Jun 7, 2018 · Cameroon is an ethnically diverse country with about 250 groups. Some of the groups are interrelated while others have been assimilated into other groups through years of interaction. These ethnic groups mainly fall under the Bantu, Semitic, and Nilotic language groups.

Pages in category "Ethnic groups in Cameroon" The following 58 pages are in this category, out of 58 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

Jan 19, 2025 · There are three main linguistic groups: the Bantu-speaking peoples of the south, the Sudanic-speaking peoples of the north, and those who speak the Semi-Bantu languages, situated mainly in the west. The first Bantu groups included the Maka, Ndjem, and Duala.

The Tikar (formally known as Tikari, Tigar, Tigari, and Tigre throughout their history) [2] are a Central African ethnic group in Cameroon. The World Factbook formally identifies them as Grassfields. [1] In Cameroon, they are informally and most commonly referred as Graffi [3] They are known to be great artists, artisans and storytellers.

Cameroon comprises an estimated 250 distinct ethnic groups, which may be formed into five large regional-cultural divisions: the "Kirdi", non-Islamic or recently Islamic peoples of the northern desert and central highlands (18%).

Cameroon has an extraordinary mixture of populations with more than 240 tribes which are found in three main ethnic groups; Bantus, Semi-Bantus and Sudanese. The number of national languages spoken in the country is more than 240. The most notable tribes are: SEMI-BANTUS: Bamileke, Gbaya, Bamoun, Tikar…

Mar 13, 2024 · Cameroon is home to over 200 ethnic groups, with the major ones being the Bamileke, Fulani, and Tikar. Each group has its own unique cultural practices, traditions, and languages, contributing to the country’s rich diversity.

Cameroon is an ethnically diverse country with about 250 groups. Cameroon Highlanders constitute the plurality at 38 percent of the total population. They include the Bamileke , Tikar and the Bamoun .

Feb 25, 2024 · In this article, we will explore some of the indigenous tribes from Cameroon, showcasing their unique traditions, languages, and customs. One of the prominent tribes in Cameroon is the Bamileke tribe.

May 17, 2021 · Among Cameroon’s more than 20 million inhabitants, some communities self-identify as indigenous. These include the hunter/gatherers (Pygmies), the Mbororo pastoralists and the Kirdi mountain communities.