Mundayat Sasikumar
The Sentinel Islanders: The Most Isolated Tribe in the World
The Sentinel Islanders: The Most Isolated Tribe in the World
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The Sentinel Islanders, also known as the Sentinelese, are one of the five Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of the Andaman and Nicobar islands. They live in the North Sentinel Island of the Andaman group of Islands in the Bay of Bengal and are considered the most isolated hunter-gatherer tribal community in the world. They have maintained their independent existence and have resisted all attempts to contact them. They also survived the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.
Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Manohar Publishers and Distributors
The Sentinel Islanders, also known as the Sentinelese, are a group of indigenous people who reside on North Sentinel Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of the Bay of Bengal. They are considered one of the five Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of the region and are often described as the most isolated and reclusive people on Earth. The Sentinel Islanders have maintained their independent existence for centuries, resisting all attempts to engage with them and contact them. They have successfully repelled the colonial and post-colonial administrations' efforts to contain them, using their bows and arrows as a formidable defense. Remarkably, they survived the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, which had a catastrophic impact on the island communities. The Sentinel Islanders' way of life is deeply intertwined with their environment, and they have developed unique customs and traditions that have been passed down through generations. However, their isolation has also posed challenges, as they have limited access to modern healthcare, education, and other essential services. Efforts to establish contact with the Sentinel Islanders have been ongoing, but they have been met with resistance and caution due to the potential risks involved. It is essential to respect the Sentinel Islanders' wishes and allow them to live in peace and harmony on their island, as they have done for centuries.
Dimension: 240 x 160 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789391928650
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