Oromo

by Østebø Terje

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The Oromo (Oroomoo) are the largest ethnic group in the Horn of Africa. They have their own language, Afaan Oroomoo or Oroomiifaa, which belongs to the Cushitic language family. The majority of the Oromo are found in Ethiopia, where they constitute 34.5 percent (about 25 million) of the population, according to official Ethiopian statistics (2007). They inhabit the southeastern parts of the country (Borana, Gujji Arsi, Bale, Hararge), the central highlands around Addis Ababa (Shoa), and parts o…

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The Oromo (Oroomoo) are the largest ethnic group in the Horn of Africa. They have their own language, Afaan Oroomoo or Oroomiifaa, which belongs to the Cushitic language family. The majority of the Oromo are found in Ethiopia, where they constitute 34.5 percent (about 25 million) of the population, according to official Ethiopian statistics (2007). They inhabit the southeastern parts of the country (Borana, Gujji Arsi, Bale, Hararge), the central highlands around Addis Ababa (Shoa), and parts of western Ethiopia (Wollega, Illubabor). These areas are organised, under Ethiopia’s

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  • Publisher(s):Brill
  • Language:eng

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  • wc:ALei3721

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eng Islam

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Østebø Terje

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