What are pygmies?
Q: What are pygmies?
A: Pygmies are several ethnic groups with unusually short people.
Q: How do anthropologists describe pygmies?
A: According to anthropologists, pygmies can be any group where adult men are less than 150 centimetres (4.9 ft) tall on average.
Q: Which are the best known pygmies?
A: The best known pygmies are the Aka, Efé and Mbuti of central Africa.
Q: In which other countries can pygmies be found?
A: Pygmies can also be found in Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and Brazil.
Q: Are Negritos of Southeast Asia called pygmies?
A: Yes, the Negritos of Southeast Asia are also called pygmies.
Q: Is the word "pygmy" an insult?
A: The word "pygmy" is sometimes thought to be pejorative (an insult).
Q: What word is used in the Central African Republic to refer to all local Pygmies?
A: The word Bayaka is sometimes used in the Central African Republic to refer to all local Pygmies.
