10 facts about Aborigines
1. The word «Aborigine» commonly refers to Indigenous peoples. Aboriginal peoples exist in all continents except for Antarctica.
2. Native Americans (Indian Tribes) are also considered as aborigines. 2.6 % of the Australian population is composed of the aborigines.
3. Australian aborigines mostly speak English.
4. The majority of aboriginal languages are known to be endangered.
5. There are only 15 aboriginal languages in Australia.
6. Aboriginal languages are classified by linguists as Pama-Nyungan languages and non-Pama Nyungan languages.
7. During the early years of British colonization Smallpox killed almost 50 % of the aborigines.
8. The oral tradition of storytelling is an important part of aboriginal culture.
9. Didgeridoo is the most famous musical instrument of Australian aborigines.
10. Australian aborigines practice circumcision.
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