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Where do the Dogon people live within western Africa?
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Western Africa
The countries of western Africa.
The Dogon people primarily inhabit the central plateau region of Mali, with their population extending across the border into Burkina Faso.1
The majority of the Dogon reside within the rocky hills, mountains, and plateaus of the Bandiagara Escarpment, a prominent geological feature in central Mali. This area is widely recognized for its unique cliffside villages and is a significant cultural and tourist destination. The region is also designated as a World Heritage site, often referred to as the Land of the Dogons.123