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Nubians

Nubians
Total population
Regions with significant populations Egypt, Sudan
Language Nobiin, Egyptian Arabic, Sudanese Arabic
Religion Sunni Islam, Coptic Christianity

The Nubians are an ethnic group in Egypt and Sudan. There are more Nubians in Sudan than in Egypt and their socio-economic status is better in Sudan than in Egypt. Their language, which is divided into two main branches, is called Nobiin, and they are descended from the ancient Nubians.Ancient Nubians many times had invaded and controlled Egypt.

Nubians:Nubians on Nile bank near Aswan
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Nubians on Nile bank near Aswan

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Ethnic groups in Sudan | Ethnic groups in Egypt | Cultures in the standard cross cultural sample

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