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The tallest tribe in Africa

 Dinka tribe



Dinka are noted for their height and, along with the Tutsi of Rwanda, they are believed to be the tallest people in Africa. 

Roberts and Bainbridge reported the average height of 182.6 cm (5 ft 11.9 in) in a sample of 52 Dinka Agaar and 181.3 cm (5 ft 11.4 in) in 227 Dinka Ruweng measured in 1953–1954.






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