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It depends on your definition of the word pygmy.


"Pygmy" is most associated with peoples of Central Africa, such as the Aka, Efé and Mbuti, but if the term pygmy is defined as a group's men having an average height below 1.55 meters (5 feet 1 inch), then there are also pygmies in the following countries:

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Yes, in the Highlands.

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The rainforest in which the pygmies live?

it is ZaireAfrican pygmies live in several ethnic groups in Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Republic of Congo (ROC), the Central African Republic, Cameroon, the Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Madagascar, and Zambia.


What is the occupation of pygmies?

pygmies occupation is to hunt animals


Pygmies food habits?

what are the food habits of the pygmies?


Is Papua New Guinea on the island of New Guinea?

Yes. Papua New Guinea occupies the eastern half of the island of New Guinea.


What do pygmies hunt for?

Pygmies hunt for anything they can use or eat.


When was Forest of the Pygmies created?

Forest of the Pygmies was created in 2004.


What is Papua New Guinea's official name?

Papua New Guinea/ New Guinea's official name is Independent State of Papua New Guinea.


Is Papua New Guinea New Zealand?

No, Papua New Guinea is in the Pacific. It is the country on the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, although it is sometimes called New Guinea for short. The western half of New Guinea is Indonesian territory. Papua New Guine and New Guinea are completely different to the country of Guinea (officially the 'Republic of Guinea') in west Africa.


Is Papua New Guinea a continent or a country?

Papua New Guinea is a country on the island of New Guinea.


What island is new guinea on?

New Guinea is the name of the island where the country of Papua New Guinea is located.


Are pygmies short?

pygmies are just 1 meter tall they are short


Where do pygmies live?

Pygmies live in the rainforest in Africa, known as the Congo.