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Population: 40,000 Location and Background: The Alagwa live in in a geographically remote area at 4,000-6,000’ elevation in the hills and mountains of central Tanzania. They live in 15 villages, and although the Bubu river runs through the lower lands, the higher regions suffer from lack of water and they often must walk miles to find water to meet the… Read more »
Population: 140,000 Location and Background: The Antakarana, who are originally of mixed Austronesian, African and Arab ancestry, settled in the far north of Madagascar in the 12th c. with the town of Ambatoharanana considered their capital. They are called “People of the White Coral Rocks” as they live in a geographically isolated, rocky place. In the late 18th c they… Read more »
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Population: 930,000 Location and Background: The Antandroy people live in the arid extreme south of Madagascar. The name Androy means “where there are thorns”, “roy” referring to a mimosa plant with long thorns. They have adapted to a very inhospitable environment, covered with thorny bush and frequent severe drought. It is a constant struggle to find water and famine is… Read more »
Population: 633,000 Location and Background: The Antanosy live in the Anosy region of southeastern Madagascar, though there are also Antanosy living near Bezaha, where some of the Antanosy moved after the Merina people conquered the Anosy area. The Antanosy speak the Tanosy dialect, distinct from the plateau official Malagasy. History: The modern day Antanosy people are descended from the Zafiraminia… Read more »
Population: 750,000 Location and Background: The Malagasy people, who are a mixed Malayo-Indonesia and African-Arab ancestry, are believed to have migrated to the island between 1500-2100 years ago. The Bara live in the grasslands of south-central Madagascar, and although there are some roads, it is not very accessible by vehicles. History: While traditionally a cattle people, changes are taking place… Read more »
Population: 200,000 Location and Background: Datooga is the name of the large group to which the Barabaig and Taturu belong— there are possibly 16 groups or clans. They were formerly nomadic but now most farm as well as keep animals. Although scattered across Tanzania, their homeland seems to be near the sacred mountain Mt Hanang, which is an important theme… Read more »
Population: 64,000 Location and Background: The Didinga live in the Didinga hills—in the valleys, on the plateaus and slopes, and on the adjacent plains of the region. Their neighbors include the Boya, Toposa, Dodoth, Dongotono and Lotuka/Lopit. There were tensions in the past but now they are generally on friendly terms and intermarry and speak a similar language to the… Read more »
Population: 89,000 Location and Background: The Cushitic Gabbra live in the Chalbi desert along the border of Kenya and Ethiopia, keeping livestock such as camels, sheep and goats. The camel is central to their way of life and economy, and they follow weather patterns to move their herds in search of water and pasture. Their mobile houses are made of… Read more »
Population: 60,000-70,000 Location and Background: The Gujarati, or Karana, of Madagascar are generally descended from immigrants from western India in the Gujarat province. The Gujarati of India are known to be resourceful businessmen. In Madagascar, Gujarati is the native language though many also speak Malagasy and French with some having knowledge of Hindi and English as well. There are approximately… Read more »
Population: 20,000-50,000 Location and Background: The Himba are semi-nomadic pastoralists who inhabit the Kunene Region in northwest Namibia, maintaining much of their traditional lifestyle, in a harsh and unyielding land . History: The Himba (together with the Herero) moved into present-day Namibia and Botswana as part of a larger migration of Bantu-speaking peoples from east Africa several hundred years ago…. Read more »
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