Garo
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The Garo are a people primarily residing in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya, northeastern India. They also speak a Sino-Tibetan language known as Garo.12
The Garo Hills region is characterized by its high elevation, heavy rainfall, and dense forests. The economy is largely agricultural, with key products including rice, cotton, bamboo, and lac. The area is also rich in natural resources like coal, limestone, and petroleum.2
A notable aspect of Garo society is its complex matrilineal social system. The Nokrek National Park, located in the western part of the region, is a biosphere reserve recognized by UNESCO for its diverse plant and animal life.2
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BangladeshEthnic groupsthe Khasi, the Garo, and the Hajang. The Santhal peoples live in the northwestern part of Bangladesh, the Khasi in Sylhet in the Khasi Hills near the border with Assam, India, and the Garo and Hajang in the northeastern part of the country.
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MeghalayaPeople…of Meghalaya are Tibeto-Burman (Garos) or Mon-Khmer (Khasis) in origin, and their languages and dialects belong to these groups. The Khasis are the only people in India who speak a Mon-Khmer language. Khasi and Garo along with Jaintia and English are the state’s official languages; other languages spoken in…
Read More…of Meghalaya are Tibeto-Burman (Garos) or Mon-Khmer (Khasis) in origin, and their languages and dialects belong to these groups. The Khasis are the only people in India who speak a Mon-Khmer language. Khasi and Garo along with Jaintia and English are the state’s official languages; other languages spoken in…
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