Warlmanpa facts for kids
The Warlmanpa are an Indigenous Australian people. They live in the Northern Territory of Australia. They are known for their unique culture and language.
Who are the Warlmanpa?
For a long time, not much was known about the Warlmanpa people. They were not always clearly listed as a separate group. In the second half of the 1900s, experts learned more about them. They found that the Warlmanpa are a distinct group. They have their own special language, different from their neighbours, the Warlpiri.
Warlmanpa Language
The Warlmanpa people speak the Warlmanpa language. This language is part of a group called Ngarrkic languages. Another language in this group is Warlpiri. Learning about their language helps us understand their history.
Warlmanpa Country
The traditional land of the Warlmanpa people is in the northern part of the Tanami Desert. This desert is a large, dry area in Australia. Their country is surrounded by the lands of other Indigenous groups.
- To the north are the Mudburra people.
- To the northeast are the Jingili people.
- To the east and southeast are the Warumungu people.
- To the south and southwest are the Warlpiri people.
- To the west are the Gurindji people.
Knowing these neighbours helps us understand where the Warlmanpa lived. Their land is an important part of their identity and culture.
