The Iraqw people (/ ɪˈrɑːkuː /) are a Cushitic ethnic group inhabiting the northern Tanzanian regions. They dwell in southwestern Arusha and Manyara regions of Tanzania, near the Rift Valley.

Iraqw (/ ɪˈrɑːkuː / [2]) is a Cushitic language spoken in Tanzania in the Arusha and Manyara Regions. It is expanding in numbers as the Iraqw people absorb neighbouring ethnic groups. [clarification needed] The language has many Datooga loanwords, especially in poetic language.

Iraq, [b] officially the Republic of Iraq, [c] is a country in West Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, the Persian Gulf and Kuwait to the southeast, Jordan to the southwest, and Syria to the west.

Iraqw is a Cushitic language spoken in northern Tanzania, mainly in the Manyara, Arusha, Singida and Dodoma regions. In 2009 there were about 603,000 speakers of Iraqw, which is also known as Erokh, Iraku, Iraqu, Kiiraqw, Mbulu or Mbulunge.

The Iraqw People are the Cushitic-speaking ethnic group inhabiting the northern Tanzanian regions. They are a significant group in originating in southwestern Arusha and Manyara regions of Tanzania, near the Rift Valley.

The Iraqw are an agrico-pastoral people who live in north-central Tanzania. No comprehensive ethnography has been written to date about them, although various aspects of their culture have been studied by anthropologists.

Jul 10, 2024 · The Iraqw people are a Cushitic ethnic group residing in northern Tanzania, predominantly in the regions of Arusha and Manyara. They are concentrated in the Karatu District of the Arusha Region and in the Mbulu, Babati, and Hanang districts of the Manyara Region.

Aug 15, 2021 · The Iraqw is an East African ethnic group that speak a Cushitic language (which can be considered as Iraqw language) and live in the Great Lakes area. They dwell along the …

Oct 11, 2018 · Historically, the Iraqw have been seen as outsiders from other peoples within Tanzania, and a large part of their songs and poetry are about living in peace with their …

Mar 26, 2020 · Iraqw is spoken in northern Tanzania and is the largest South Cushitic language, with roughly half a million speakers.