Karanya facts for kids
The Karanja (also known as Karanya) were an Indigenous Australian people. They lived in the state of Queensland, Australia.
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Where Did the Karanja Live?
The Karanja people lived in an area called the Channel Country. Expert Norman Tindale estimated their traditional lands covered about 2,400 square miles (6,216 square kilometers). This area included places like Bedourie, the Georgina River, and King Creek. Their land stretched south to Cluny and Glengyle. The western edge of their country was near a place called Moorabulla (Mount David).
A Look at Their History
When European settlers first arrived in the Karanja area in 1876, there were about 250 Karanja people. Sadly, within just seven years, their population dropped to around 180 people.
What Was Their Lifestyle Like?
The Karanja people gathered food from their land. They hunted local animals for meat. A very important part of their diet was a special bread cake. This cake was made from the seeds of a plant called nardoo.
Other Names for the Karanja People
The Karanja people were known by several other names, including:
- Karenya
- Kurrana (This name comes from karana, which means 'man')
- Mooraboola (This name comes from a place)
- Moorloobulloo
- Ngulubulu (This was the name of their language)
- Ooloopooloo (This name might have been a misunderstanding of their real name)
