Waimiri-Atroari
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The Uaimiris-Atroari or Waimiri-Atroari are an indigenous group inhabiting the southeastern part of the Brazilian state of Roraima
and northeastern Amazonas, specifically the area Waimiri-Atroari. They call themselves Kinja people.
They are part of the Carib people, whose territory immemorial occupancy is located in the South of the current state of Roraima
and Amazonas.
During the 19th century, they were known as the Crichanás, when expansionary segments of surrounding Brazilian people made first contact with them.
Roraima
Roraima is the northernmost and least populated state of Brazil, located in the Amazon region. It borders the states of Amazonas and Pará, as well as the nations of Venezuela and Guyana. The population is 400,000 and the capital is Boa Vista...
and northeastern Amazonas, specifically the area Waimiri-Atroari. They call themselves Kinja people.
They are part of the Carib people, whose territory immemorial occupancy is located in the South of the current state of Roraima
Roraima
Roraima is the northernmost and least populated state of Brazil, located in the Amazon region. It borders the states of Amazonas and Pará, as well as the nations of Venezuela and Guyana. The population is 400,000 and the capital is Boa Vista...
and Amazonas.
During the 19th century, they were known as the Crichanás, when expansionary segments of surrounding Brazilian people made first contact with them.