| GENERAL
STATISTICS
Population:
405,748 (January
2000 est.)
Ethnic groups:
Creole (mulatto)
71%, African 28%, European 1%
Religions:
Roman Catholic
(infused with indigenous beliefs); Protestant (mostly Church of the Nazarene)
Languages:
Portuguese,
Crioulo (a blend of creole Portuguese and West African words) |
|
| ROMAN
CATHOLIC WORKFORCE
Bishops: 1
Diocesan Priests:
15
Religious
Priests: 32
Professed
Religious men (not Priests): 6
Professed
Religious women: 104
Members of
Secular Institute (Men): -
Members of
Secular Institute (Women): -
Lay Missionaries:
22
Catechists:
3,190 |
(As
at 31 December, 1997) |
