Papel people
Ethnic group found in Guinea-Bissau, Casamance (Senegal), and Guinea / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Papels, also known as Moium, Oium, Papei, Pepel or Pelels,[1] are an ethnic group primarily located in Guinea-Bissau, though are also found in Casamance (Senegal) and Guinea. Their population in Guinea-Bissau is about 183,000, with 9,000 living outside of the country. They traditionally engaged in hunting and agriculture.
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Quick Facts Total population, Regions with significant populations ...
Total population | |
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183,000 in Guinea Bissau; 9,000 worldwide | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Casamance (Senegal), Guinea Bissau (traditionally in Biombo Region) and Guinea | |
Languages | |
Papel, French, Portuguese | |
Religion | |
Christianity (usually Roman Catholics), but also practice animism | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Mankagnes, Manjack and Beafada |
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