Xhosa people facts for kids
  
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| Total population | |
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| (About 7.9 million (2001 estimate)) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Eastern Cape: 5.4 million Western Cape: 1.1 million |
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| Languages | |
| Xhosa (many also speak Zulu, English, and/or Afrikaans) | |
| Religion | |
| African Traditional Religion, Christianity | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Nguni, Basotho, Zulu, other Bantu people and South Africans |
| Person | umXhosa |
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| People | amaXhosa |
| Language | isiXhosa |
The Xhosa (Xhosa: amaXhosa) are a large group of people living in South Africa. They make up about 18% of the country's population. The Xhosa language, called isiXhosa, is a Bantu language. It is part of the Nguni subgroup, just like the Zulu language.
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Discover the Xhosa People
The Xhosa are one of the most important ethnic groups in South Africa. They have a rich history and culture. Many famous leaders and thinkers come from the Xhosa people.
Where Xhosa People Live
Most Xhosa people live in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. You can also find many Xhosa communities in the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces. Smaller groups live in other parts of South Africa too.
The Xhosa Language and Culture
The Xhosa language, isiXhosa, is known for its unique clicking sounds. These sounds are made by quickly moving the tongue in different ways. Xhosa culture is rich in traditions, music, and storytelling. Family and community are very important to the Xhosa people.
Famous Xhosa Leaders
One of the most famous Xhosa people was Nelson Mandela. He was a key leader in the fight against Apartheid in South Africa. Mandela later became the first democratically elected president of South Africa. Other notable Xhosa figures include Thabo Mbeki, who also served as president, and Desmond Tutu, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and archbishop.
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Images for kids
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Xhosa children in former Transkei
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Xhosa woman from the Transkei living in the Western Cape
See also
In Spanish: Xhosa para niños
