Tiriyó (Trio)
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| Two Tiriyó Indians |
| Total population |
| ~2000 (in 2005) |
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South America
(Brazil, Suriname) |
| Languages |
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Tiriyó language
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| Religion |
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traditional, Christian (Catholic in Brazil, Protestant in Surinam)
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The Tiriyó (also known as Trio) usually call themselves tarëno, etymologically 'people from here, local people'. They are approximately 2,000 (in 2005) and live in several major villages and a number of minor villages in the border zone between Brazil and Suriname. They speak the Tiriyó language, a member of the Cariban language family.
About 30% are Christians, while 70% follow indigenous religions.[1]
Communities [edit]
Brazil [edit]
- Western Paru River
- Marapi River
- Eastern Paru River
Suriname [edit]
- Tapanahoni River
- Sipaliwini River
References [edit]
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