The Fongoro, Kole or Gelege
are an ethnic group of
Sudan and
Chad; about 1,000 members of this ethnic group live in the
Sila Region
Sila or Dar Sila is a region of Chad, located in the south-east of the country. It was created in 2008 from the departments of Sila and Djourf Al Ahmar which were previously part of Ouaddaï Region. The capital of the region is Goz Beïda.
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of
Chad along the Sudanese border.
The primary language is
Fongoro.
History
The Fongoro have been pushed into their present location as a consequence of
Fur
Fur is a thick growth of hair that covers the skin of mammals. It consists of a combination of oily guard hair on top and thick underfur beneath. The guard hair keeps moisture from reaching the skin; the underfur acts as an insulating blanket t ...
and Arab expansion since the 18th century.
The present Fongoro are facing rapid assimilation, where many living in cities and towns populated by Furs are becoming assimilated.
Culture
The Fongoro engage in hunting and gathering. Some Fongoro also engage in farming, mainly cultivating sorghum.
The Fongoro adhere to Islam.
References
Ethnic groups in Chad
Ethnic groups in Sudan
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