Fulbe Fouta
Quick facts about the Fulbe Fouta
- Location: Guinea, Senegal, Mali
- Also Known As: Futa Jalon, Fulbe, Puels
- Status: Engaged by IMB
- Population: 3,380,000
- Primary Religion: Islam
- Number of Christians: approx. 50
- Language: Pular
- The Fulbe Fouta are a sub-group of the Fulani who are cattle herders.
- They have now settled in the mountains of central Guinea and are subsistence farmers and merchants.
- They are very proud of the fact that they brought Islam to West Africa.
- They are very hospitable toward guests.
- They are very family oriented.
- The men have multiple wives.
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The Fulbe still maintain a mindset of “wandering” due to their background as herders looking for the best grazing land for their cattle. Now many of the Fulbe, instead of hearding cattle, can be found worldwide as they have either traveled themselves, or have family members living in several different countries. They are in search of a better life, yet they have strong ties to their home villages and families. They highly value their language, culture, and own ability to influence their individual situations.
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