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The Lanima were an indigenous people who lived in the state of Queensland, Australia.

Their Language

We don't know much about the Lanima language. Some people think it was called Wanggamana.

Their Traditional Land

The Lanima people lived on about 3,500 square miles (9,100 km2) (about 9,065 square kilometers) of land. This area was mainly around the Mulligan River, which is north of a place called Kaliduwarry Waterhole. This estimate of their land was made by a researcher named Norman Tindale.

Other Names for the Lanima

Sometimes, the Lanima people or their language were known by other names:

  • Wanggamanha (often used for their language)
  • Wonggaman
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