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Ethnic group From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chaná (endonym: Chañá or Yañá) were one of the native nations of Argentina and Uruguay.[1] Their native language is Chaná language (lantek yañá).
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Regions with significant populations | |
Argentina, Uruguay | |
Languages | |
Chaná | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Charrúa people, Guaraní people |
Their culture was semi-nomadic. After the arrival of Europeans and the introduction of cattle, they started using leather for dressing.[2]
Their name was kept in a well-known local coffee brand, "Café El Chaná".
A street in Montevideo (Cordón) bears the name "Chaná".
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