Sikka people
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The Sikka (also Sikkanese, Sika) people are an Indonesian ethnic group native to the region of east central Flores between the Bloh and Napung Rivers. In the city of Maumere, the center of the region, Sikka people occupy a separate block.[2] The Sikka language, which is a member of the Timor-Ambon languages, is spoken by the Sikka people. The Sikka language has at least three recognized dialects, namely Sikka Natar dialect, Sara Krowe dialect and Ata Tana 'Ai or Sara Tana 'Ai dialect.[3]
Quick Facts Total population, Regions with significant populations ...
Total population | |
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237,000[1] | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Indonesia (Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara) | |
Languages | |
Sikka, Indonesian | |
Religion | |
Christianity (predominantly), Folk religion | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Solorese |
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