Geography

Some Important Tribes and their Homeland (World)

By Examguru / 10 Oct, 2023 / Download PDF

More Articles

Some Important Tribes and their Homeland (World)

Tribes

Eskimos: Greenland, North Canada, Alaska, N. Siberia

Homeland

Koryaks: N. Siberia, Eurasian Tundra, North-East Asia

Aleuts: Alaska (US), Kamchatka Krai (Russia)

Bushman Kalahari, Botswana, Namibia

 Tuaregs: Sahara

Amazonian Indian Tribes: Amazon basin (S.  America)

Pygmies: Congo basin, Zaire

Hausa: North Nigeria

Ainus: Russia, Japan

Maoris: New Zealand

Hottentots: Hot Tropical Africa

Ibans: Equatorial rain forest region of South-East Asia

Kalmuk: Siberia, Central Asia

Buryak: Siberia, Russia, Mongolia

Yokuts South-Central California

Berbers: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia

Meos: Northwest India

Lapps: N. Finland, Sweden, Northern Norway

Chukchi: North-East Asia, Russia, North Siberia

Bedouin: Sahara and Middle East

Bindibu or Aborigine: Australia

Gobi Mongols: Gobi

Orang Asli: Malaysia

Masai : Kenya, Tanzania (E. Africa)

Aeta: Philippines

Tapiro: Papua New Guinea

Fulani: in Western Africa

Zulus: Natal, South Africa

Kyrgyz: Kyrgyzstan  (Central Asia)

Kazakhs: Kazakhstan

Red India: N. America

Nenets/Samoyeds

Guicas: Amazon forest area

Semangs: Malaysia

World's Important Tribes

Tribe

Area

Tribe

Area

Veda

Sri Lanka

Bedouin

Arabia

Yukadh

Siberia

Papua

New Guinea

Ainu

Japan

Inkatha

South Africa

Bororo

Brazil

Tatar

Siberia

Habitat of Some Important Tribes

Aul: An aul is a type of fortified village found throughout the Caucasus Mountains and Central Asia.

Igloo: An igloo is a type of shelter built of snow, also known as a snow house or snow hut. They are often associated with all Inuit and Eskimo peoples. They were traditionally used only by the people of Canada's Central Arctic and Greenland's Thule area.

Izba: An izba is a traditional Russian countryside dwelling. Often a log house, it forms the living quarters of a conventional Russian farmstead.

Kraal: An enclosure for cattle or other livestock, located within a Southern African settlement or village. These are associated with the Zulu tribe.

Tepee/Tipi: A tipi is a tent traditionally made of animal skins upon wooden poles.

Yurt: A traditional yurt, or ger, is a portable, round tent covered with skins or felt and used as a dwelling by several distinct nomadic groups in the steppes of Central Asia.

Important tribes (India)

Tribe

State

Angami

Nagaland

Birhol

Jharkhand

Khasi

Meghalaya

Today

Tamil Nadu

More Related Articles

Origin and Development of Geography

The Beginning of Geography The word Geography was first used by the Greek scholar Eratosthenes (276–194 B.C.). The word Geography has been derived from two Greek words &ndas

examguru by ExamGuru

The Solar System & Universe

The Solar System Overview The solar system consists of the Sun, the eight planets and their satellites (or moons), and thousands of other smaller heavenly bodies such as asteroids, com

examguru by ExamGuru

All 7 Continents of the World - Geography

Asia Origin of the Name The word 'Asia' is derived from the word 'Asu' (of Hibru language), which means "the rising sun". Geographical Importance

examguru by ExamGuru

Oceans of the World and Their Currents

  Oceans of the World There are four oceans. In order of their size, they are: 1. Pacific Ocean 2. Atlantic Ocean 3. Indian Ocean 4. Arctic Ocean Pacific Ocean T

examguru by ExamGuru

Time Zones, Latitude & Longitude in Geography

Latitude and Longitude Any location on Earth is described by two numbers- its latitude and its longitude. Latitude Any location on Earth is described by two numbers—its latitu

examguru by ExamGuru

Understanding Earth’s Atmosphere

Overview The envelope of air that surrounds the Earth is known as the atmosphere. The atmosphere extends to about 1000 km from the surface of the Earth. But 99% of the total mass

examguru by ExamGuru

Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Earthquakes The sudden tremors or shaking of the Earth's crust are called an earthquake. When a part of the earth's surface moves backward and forward or up and down, the earth's su

examguru by ExamGuru

Various Landforms – Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Glaciers, Rivers, Groundwater etc. / India Physical Features

Mainly there are three types of landforms - Mountains, Plateaus, Plains. Mountains The height of mountains is over 600 m and haveconical peaks. On the basis of origin there are four types of

examguru by ExamGuru

Soil Resources of the Indian Sub-continent

Soil Soil forms the upper layer of the Earth's crust, capable of supporting life. It is made up of loose rock materials and humus. The soil-forming processes are mainly inf

examguru by ExamGuru

Agriculture in India

According to the 2011 census, nearly 55% of the total population of the country is engaged in agriculture and allied activities. Sikkim is the first organic state of India. It pro

examguru by ExamGuru

Toppers

anil kumar
Akshay kuamr
geeta kumari
shubham