Wik Iyanh facts for kids
The Wikianji (also known as Wik Iyanh) were an Aboriginal group who lived in the northern part of Queensland, Australia. They were one of many different Aboriginal peoples who have lived on the land for thousands of years.
Their Home Country
The Wikianji people lived in a special area of land in the Cape York Peninsula. Their territory covered about 1,550 square kilometers (600 square miles). This land was located around the middle part of the Holroyd River.
How They Lived Together
The Wikianji were a smaller group of people. It is thought that they were connected to the Wik-Mungkan group. Some believe that the Wikianji may have separated from the Wik-Mungkan people a long time ago, possibly becoming their own distinct group around the time European explorers first arrived.
Other Names for the Wikianji
The Wikianji people were also known by a few other names, including:
- Wikianyi
- Wik-Iyena
