Yahgan people
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The Yahgan (also called Yagán, Yaghan, Yámana, Yamana or Tequenica)[2] are a group of indigenous peoples in the Southern Cone. Their traditional territory includes the islands south of Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego. They are the world's southernmost human population.[3]
Quick Facts Total population, Regions with significant populations ...
Total population | |
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1,600[1] | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Argentina and Chile | |
Languages | |
Spanish, Yaghan (extinct) | |
Religion | |
Traditional tribal religion, Christian (mostly Protestant) | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Qawasqar, Siane[2] |
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