Ngalia (Western Desert) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ngalia |
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| Ethnicity | Aboriginal Australian |
| Location | Western Australia South Australia |
The Ngalia people, sometimes called Ngalea, are an Aboriginal Australian group. They live in the Western Desert cultural bloc, with their lands stretching from Western Australia into the western part of South Australia. It's important not to confuse them with another group also called the Ngalia who live in the Northern Territory.
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The Ngalia People
Where the Ngalia People Live
The Ngalia people traditionally lived in areas around salt lakes. These include places like the Serpentine Lakes in the Great Victoria Desert. Their lands are located northwest of Ooldea, South Australia, in what is now the Mamungari Conservation Park.
A researcher named Norman Tindale estimated that their traditional lands covered about 15,000 square miles (or 38,850 square kilometers).
Their Language
The Ngalia language is also known as Ooldean. It is a dialect, or a specific version, of the larger Western Desert language group.
Other Names for the Ngalia People
Over time, the Ngalia people have been known by several other names. These include:
- Nangga
- Nanggaranggu
- Nanggarangku
- Ngalia, Ngalija
- Ngaliawongga
- Tangara
- Willoorara (This name means 'people of the west')
- Windakan (This name was used for their language and also for the Wirangu group)
Notable Ngalia Individuals
- Kado Muir: He is a well-known artist, an anthropologist (someone who studies human societies and cultures), and a politician.
