Lari people (Congo)
The Lari (alternatively Laari, Laadi, Ladi, Balari or Baladi) is an ethnic group of the Republic of the Congo and the name of the language they speak. A subgroup of the Kongo people, the Lari live in the communes of Brazzaville, the capital; and Pointe-Noire, and within the surrounding Pool Department. This subgroup was born in the 19th century. where they constitute almost the entire population. There are an estimated 1.2 million Lari living in Congo.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 1.2 million | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Congo | |
| Languages | |
| Tsiladi and French | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity, Traditional beliefs | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Bakongo, Bateke |
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