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University of Pennsylvania
African Studies Center: East Africa Living Encyclopedia: Uganda: Ethnic Groups
Discusses the different ethnic groups that live in Uganda, and their languages and ways of life. Includes chart showing the fourteen major groups and what percentage of the population they each are.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Madagascar: People
Madagascar has been inhabited for only the past 2000 years. Find out the ethnic groups that settled the island and learn the base of the language. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
University of Pennsylvania
African Studies Center: East Africa Living Encyclopedia: Kenya
Provides extensive information about the country of Kenya, including aspects such as the economy, government, religion, history, human rights, sports, geography, transportation, and much more.
University of Pennsylvania
African Studies Center: East Africa Living Encyclopedia: Burundi
Provides lots of solid information about the country of Burundi, including aspects such as the economy, government, religion, history, and geography. Note: Some links to external sites may no longer work.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Kpelle Kinship
The Kpelle are the largest ethnic group in the West African nation of Liberia and a significant group in neighboring Guinea. They are arguably the most rural and conservative of the major Liberian peoples. The only significant kin group...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Burkina Faso: Culture
Although brief, this article is packed with information about the culture of Burkina Faso. Read about the ethnic groups, their art, and religion. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Other
Milwaukee Public Television: The Making of Milwaukee: Ethnic Stories
Many if the early settlers in Milwaukee were of German ancestry. African-Americans also helped settle the area, and even pre-dated its founding. Some of the history of these two groups is presented here.
Library of Congress
Loc: Florida Folklife
Library of Congress provides materials from the WPA Collections, 1937-1942. Selections include narratives and songs from ethnic and cultural groups, including African Americans, Bahamian Americans, Cuban Americans, American Indians, and...
Library of Congress
Loc: Family Customs Past and Present: Exploring Cultural Rituals
Photos, documents, music, and stories help students deepen their understanding of the rituals and customs of various cultures throughout American history.