Banna Tribe
An Omotic ethnic group in Ethiopia known as the Banna people, or Banya, live mostly in the Lower Omo Valley between the Weyto and Omo rivers. The traditional Banna territory is separated into two ceremonial regions: Ailama (near Gazer) and Anno (stretching from Benata to Dimeka). They reside in the area between the cities of Gazer and Dimeka.
- As per the data from the 2007 census, their approximate population is 47,000. They are pastoralists, hunters, and gatherers in addition to their primary agricultural activity. They have their own ruler and are mostly Muslims, although there are also thousands of Christians among them.
- Though it is mentioned that some also speak the related Aari language in and around Mokocha and Chali, the majority of Banna are speakers of the Banna variant of the Hamar-Banna language (a member of the putative Southern branch of the Omotic languages).
- It is observed that some Banna report having very little trouble conversing with speakers of the Hamar and Bashada dialects of the same language; however, considering their close linguistic kinship, there is a distinct virtual boundary separating the Banna from the Hamar in particular.
Endangered Tribes of the World with Interesting
Endangered tribes of the world are the tribes or sections of tribes that are considered more vulnerable than other tribes. Referred to as indigenous peoples in intentional isolation, these groups choose to remain uncontacted. Although it is difficult to accurately determine the actual number of endangered tribes due to legal restrictions, estimates from the UN’s Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and the nonprofit organization Survival International suggest that there are between 100 and 200 endangered tribes, with a total population of up to 10,000. Most of South America’s endangered tribes are found in northern Brazil, where the Brazilian government and National Geographic believe that there are between 77 and 84 tribes.
Table of Content
- Who are Endangered Tribes?
- List of 10 Endangered Tribes of the World
- Wodaabe Tribe
- Rabari Tribe
- Kazakhs Tribe
- Maori Tribe
- Mundari Tribe
- Banna Tribe
- Bushmen Tribe
- Awa Tribe
- Rio Pardo Indians
- Ayoreo-Totobiegosode Indians