Savu people
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The Savunese people, also known as orang Sabu or Sawu (Bahasa Indonesia) or dou Hawu (Savunese language), are the people of Savu and smaller neighbouring Raijua in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
Quick Facts Dou Hawu, Total population ...
Dou Hawu | |
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Total population | |
135,000[1] | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Indonesia (Sawu Island, East Nusa Tenggara) | |
Languages | |
Savu language, Indonesian language | |
Religion | |
Protestant Christian (predominantly), Jingi Tiu (traditional religion) | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Sumba people |
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Savu had little to interest traders from Europe, or neighbouring kingdoms, and it remained largely insular until the late-20th century.