Ese Ejja people facts for kids
Ese Ejja Village. Tambopata Rezerve, Peru
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| Total population | |
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| 2,100 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Bolivia (1,687),  Peru (400-500) |
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| Languages | |
| Ese Ejja • Spanish | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity • Traditional Tribal Religion |
The Ese Ejja are an indigenous group of people living in the southwestern Amazon basin. They live in parts of Bolivia and Peru. About 1,687 Ese Ejja people live in Bolivia, mostly near the Beni River and the Madre de Dios River. In Peru, they live near the Tambopata River and Heath River, close to a town called Puerto Maldonado.
What Does "Ese Ejja" Mean?
The name Ese Ejja comes from their own language. It means "people." They are also known by other names like Chama, Ese Eja, or Huarayo.
The Ese Ejja Language
The Ese Ejja language is part of the Tacanan language family. People of all ages speak this language. It is written using the Latin script, which is the same alphabet we use for English. A special book called a dictionary has been made for the Ese Ejja language.
How Ese Ejja People Live
The Ese Ejja people traditionally get their food and resources in several ways:
- Hunter-gatherers: This means they hunt wild animals and gather plants, fruits, and nuts from nature.
- Farmers: They also grow their own crops.
- Rangers: They look after and protect their land and resources.
- Fishermen: They catch fish from rivers for food.
