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| Tuesday,August 21,2007 Posted: 03:21 BJT(1921 GMT) |
| From:Finland Article type:Reproduced |
The Sami are an indigenous people living in Finland, Sweden, Norway and Russia. Known widely in the past as Lapps, the term "Lapp" is now considered derogatory by many Sami. In addition to their own Sami languages, they have their own way of life, identity and culture. Common history, traditions, livelihoods and customs unite the Sami living in different countries. In total, there are about 75,000 to 100,000 Samis, of which less than 7,000 live in Finland, forming roughly 0.13 percent of the population.
Updated: Aug. 2007 |
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