In which region of Brazil does the Yanomami people, known for their close relationship with the rainforest, live?
The Amazon
The Yanomami people, one of the largest relatively isolated indigenous communities in South America, live in the Amazon rainforest, on the border between Brazil and Venezuela. Their traditional way of life, which closely depends on the resources of the forest, offers a remarkable example of living in harmony with the natural environment. The Yanomami practice hunting, fishing, gathering, and slash-and-burn agriculture, which allows them to maintain the biodiversity of the forest. Despite increasing threats from illegal mining, deforestation, and the spread of diseases through external contact, the Yanomami continue to fight for the protection of their ancestral lands and traditional way of life, emphasizing the crucial importance of preserving indigenous cultures and the ecosystems they are part of.
