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Mbuti
A group of Mbuti, with American traveller Osa Johnson, in 1930
Total population
30,000 to 40,000[1]
Regions with significant populations
Mbuti people DR Congo
Languages
Efe, Asoa, Kango, French
Religion
Bambuti mythology, Christianity
Related ethnic groups
African Pygmies

The Mbuti people, or Bambuti, are one of several indigenous pygmy groups in the Congo region of Africa. Their languages are Central Sudanic languages and Bantu languages.

  1. ^ Ofosuah Johnson, Elizabeth (July 19, 2018). "Meet the forgotten African Pygmies who are living ancient lifestyles in the 21st century". Face2Face Africa. Babu Global. Retrieved August 15, 2018.

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