Abelam people
The Abelam are a people who live in East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea. They are a farming society in which giant yams play a significant role. They live in the Prince Alexander Mountains near the north coast of the island. Their language belongs to the Sepik language family.
Languages | |
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Abelam | |
Religion | |
Christianity (Roman Catholicism Protestantism), traditional beliefs | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Sepik-speaking peoples Especially Iatmul and Swagap |
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