Gungganyji facts for kids
The Guŋgañji people, also known as Gungganyji or Kunggandji, are an Aboriginal Australian group from the state of Queensland. They are one of the many First Nations peoples who have lived in Australia for thousands of years, with a deep connection to their traditional lands and culture.
Language of the Guŋgañji
The Guŋgañji people speak a language called Gungay. This language is a special form, or dialect, of the larger Yidiny language. Learning about their language helps us understand their unique history and traditions.
Guŋgañji Traditional Country
The Guŋgañji people are known as "rainforest people." Their traditional lands cover about 390 square kilometres (150 sq mi) of beautiful rainforest country. This area is located around the Cape Grafton peninsula in Queensland. Their lands stretch west of the Prior Range and go south towards Palmer Point, which they call Wararitji, and the mouth of the Mulgrave River. This region is very important to their culture and way of life.
Other Ways to Spell Guŋgañji
The name Guŋgañji can be spelled in several different ways. These variations often come from how the sounds were written down by different people over time. Some common spellings include:
- Kunggandji, Kunggandyi
- Kungganji, Kungandji, Koongangie
- Goonganji, Goonganjee
- Gunggay
- Kooganji
- Koo-gun-ji
- Gurugulu
