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Galla: see Oromo Oromo (ōrō`mō) or Galla ..... Click the link for more information. . Oromopejorative GallaMajor ethnic group of Ethiopia, numbering more than 20 million, or nearly one-third of the population, and occupying much of its central and south-central regions. They speak a Cushitic language of the Afroasiatic family. They are a diverse group, having assimilated and intermarried with other peoples since the 16th century. Traditionally the Oromo were nomadic herders, but today most are settled agriculturalists. Politically they are largely subjugated to the dominant Amhara. In religion they are divided among Islam, the Ethiopian Orthodox faith, and traditional beliefs. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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``Our kids are more in tune with God than we sometimes give them credit for,'' said Jan Galla, assistant principal of student services. [W]hether the "Gullahs" came from Angola, or Galla, their native speech is entirely lost through disuse. Schirmacher A, Winters S, Fischer S, Goeke J, Galla HJ, Kullnick U, et al. |
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