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Detailed facts about Ethiopian Culture and History of Different Tribes

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Oromo People: The Oromos are the largest amongst all Ethiopian tribes. Afaan Oromo is their official language. Oromo music and dance is enjoyed by many worldwide and usually performed meticulously by groups of Ethiopian girls .

Amhara People: With Amharic as the official language, the name Amhara means gracious. Ever wanted to meet Ethiopians who are gracious, beautiful, and pleasing?  Then look no further than the tribe located in the central Ethiopian highlands.

   
 

Tigray People: Ever heard of King Solomon or Queen of Sheba? That is where the Tigrinya's trace their heritage from. The way of life of Tigray's calls to mind images of Bible times. The official language is the Tigrinya.

Somali People : Make sure not to confuse this tribe with the country Somalia. Somali are the fourth largest of the major Ethiopian tribes. Somali's adapted a script in 1978 and thought it amongst it's tribe. It is the fastest development of mass literacy anywhere in the world