Monday, August 6, 2012

How important is one's specific ethnic group in Africa?

There are over 1000 different ethnic groups in Africa, from my understanding. Does everyone in Africa identify with one of these ethnic groups? Or do some just identify themselves by their country or region?

The ethnic groups have languages unique to their group, but can they also speak a common language which allows them to communicate with people outside of their particular ethnic group?

Which is more important to an African - their country affiliation or their ethnic group? How separate and distinct are the groups?

If you could give me a good overall picture of how the groups interact and function, that'd be great. Thanks!


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