Central Africa
Rainforests, savannas, and indigenous peoples such as the Pygmies shape Central Africa. Bantu languages and Nilotic languages dominate the region.
Central point for diverse tribes
In Central Africa, there are numerous tribes that settled the land through immigration. In the northeastern part, you will find Europeans, Belgians, French, or even Portuguese. Predominantly, Bantu languages as well as the Nilotic Sudanese language are spoken. Central Africa has many cultures. The oldest culture is that of the Tumbas, at Lake Tumba.
Also, the culture of the Bushmen is represented in Central Africa. They mainly eat a vegetarian diet, but also hunt small mammals. The inhabitants living in or around the rainforest have adapted to their environment. The Pygmies are forest hunters who possess good physical fitness.
Central Africa was divided
During colonial times, Central Africa was divided. A large part belonged to the Belgian Kingdom. It was only later that it became a colony.
In the savannas of Central Africa, livestock farming plays a major role. River fishing is equally important, and fish fences or baskets are set up in the rivers year-round. Some tribes also keep goats and chickens. Just like in East Africa, the Bantu also make up the majority of the population in Central Africa. However, Khoe-San peoples and the Maasai can also be found in Central Africa.
