
Yoruba people facts for kids
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Total population | |
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ca. 38 million | |
Regions with significant populations | |
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1.2 million (2012) |
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0.4 million |
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0.1 million |
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0.1 million |
North America | 0.2 million |
Europe | 0.1 million |
Languages | |
Yoruba, Yoruboid languages | |
Religion | |
Islam (ca. 50%), Christianity, traditional religion. | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Bini, Nupe, Igala, Itsekiri, Ebira |
Yoruba is an ethnic group of people living in Africa. They live on the west coast of Africa, mostly Nigeria and Ghana.
Images for kids
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Some Yoruba cities of the Middle Ages
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Intricately carved Ivory bracelet from the Yoruba people of Owo
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Wooden Ere Ibeji figures representing twins. Yorubas have the highest twinning rate in the world.
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Simple Iro & Buba with Gele
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Iro & Bùbá, with Gele & Ipele blouse, wrapper & headgear

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