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The people of Africa

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Way of Life

The Fulani (also known as Fulbe in Fulfulde or les Peuls in French) are among the most widely dispersed and culturally diverse peoples in Africa. They form the largest pastoral nomadic group in the world. The nomadic Fulani are full-time cattle keepers who move about with their cattle for much of the year. In contrast, settled Fulani live permanently in villages and cities, and yet many still have a nomadic mindset and consider themselves to be nomadic. Although both groups have the same origin and language, they regard themselves as only distantly related.

A people for whom the table has been set.

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