The Karo is a group of Eastern Nilotic tribes that straddles the Nile in South Sudan and is predominately found in Central Equatoria, and as far South as Uganda and South-West as Democratic Republic of the Congo. Karo comprises Yangwara, Nyepo people [Nyepo], Bari, Pojulu, Kuku, Mundari and Kakwa.

The Karo predominantly practice flood retreat cultivation, growing sorghum, maize, and beans. They also fish and breed cattle and goats. Surrounded by more powerful and wealthier tribes, they created a complex social hierarchy to thwart intermarriage and keep their lineages pure.

Forming part of the estimated 200 000 indigenous peoples inhabiting the area are the Karo, who have a population of about 1000 to 2000, making them the smallest ethnic tribe in Ethiopia, probably in the continent as a whole.

Mar 31, 2023 · The Karo tribe is a small indigenous community that inhabits the remote regions of southern Ethiopia, specifically in the Omo Valley. The tribe is made up of approximately 1,500 members and is known for their unique cultural practices, including their colorful body paintings and intricate scarification patterns.

Dec 12, 2024 · Nestled along the eastern banks of the Omo River in southern Ethiopia lies the Karo tribe, a small yet vibrant ethnic group known for their striking body art and deep-rooted cultural traditions. With a population of around 1,500 to 2,000, the Karo people are one of the smallest tribes in the Omo Valley.

The Karo, also known as Kerre or Kara, are semi-nomadic people and the smallest tribe living on the eastern shores of the River Omo. They are believed to have settled in this area after their ancestor followed a red bull up to this place.

Nov 11, 2019 · The Karo tribe is the smallest tribe in South Ethiopia that resides along the banks of the Omo River. Surrounded by more powerful and wealthier tribes, there’s a complex social hierarchy to thwart intermarriage and keep their lineages pure.

The Kara (often called ‘Karo’ by outsiders) are a population of about 4000 people living on the east bank of the Omo River. In spite of their small numbers, they form an important element in the political and economic system of the Lower Omo.

Aug 26, 2020 · The Karo tribe living along the borders of the Lower Omo River incorporate rich, cultural symbolism into their rituals by using ornate body art, intricate headdresses, and body scarification to express beauty and significance within their community.

Dec 29, 2023 · Karo (also Cherre, Kere, Kerre) is an Omotic language spoken in the South Omo River of Ethiopia. Karo is described as being closely related to its neighbors, Hamer and Banna, with a lexical similarity of 81%, and is considered a dialect of Hamer.