Shona people
Bantu ethnic group native to Southern Africa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Shona people (/ˈʃoʊnə/) are a Bantu ethnic group native to Southern Africa, primarily living in Zimbabwe where they form the majority of the population, as well as Mozambique, South Africa, and a worldwide diaspora. There are five major Shona language/dialect clusters: Manyika, Karanga, Zezuru, Korekore, and Ndau.
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Quick Facts Total population, Regions with significant populations ...
Total population | |
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c. 17.6 million[1] | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Zimbabwe | 13 million (2019)[1] |
Mozambique | 2.3 million[2][3] |
South Africa | 1–2 million (2020) |
Zambia | 30,200[4] |
United Kingdom | 200,000 (2011)[5] |
Languages | |
Shona; English | |
Religion | |
Christianity, Shona traditional religion | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Kalanga; Venda and other Bantu people |
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Quick Facts Person, People ...
Person | MuShona[6] |
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People | Mashona |
Language | chiShona |
Country | Zimbabwe, Mozambique |
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