Rembarrnga facts for kids
The Rembarrnga people are an important group of Aboriginal people from the Northern Territory in Australia. They are also known by names like Rembarunga and other similar spellings.
Their Language
The Rembarrnga people speak their own special language, called the Rembarrnga language. This language is part of a bigger group of languages known as the Gunwinyguan family. It is unique because it is not part of the larger Pama-Nyungan language group, which covers most of Australia.
Their Traditional Land
The Rembarrnga people have lived on their traditional lands for a very long time. This area, which they call their "country," is about 13,000 square kilometers (5,000 square miles) in size. Their land stretches from the beginnings of rivers like the Mann, Cadell, Wilton, and Blyth. It also reaches south to a dry, flat area known as a plateau.
Other Names for Rembarrnga
People have used several different names to refer to the Rembarrnga people, including:
- Rembarrnga, Rembaranga, Rembarnga, Rembranga
- Ranjbarngo, Rainbarngo, Reinbaranga
- Rembarrna
- Maiadi
- Maieli, Majali, Maiali, Maielli
