Atacameno in Chile
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| People Name: | Atacameno |
| Country: | Chile |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 27,000 |
| World Population: | 43,000 |
| Primary Language: | Spanish |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 92.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 9.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South American Indigenous |
| Affinity Bloc: | Latin-Caribbean Americans |
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Introduction / History
The people group are known as Licanlantay or Likanantaí. They are properly called Atacameño. Their ancestral language is Kunza, but since 1978 all members speak Spanish and Kunza is considered dormant.
Where Are they Located?
They live in the Atacama Desert in Argentina and northern Chile.
What Are Their Lives Like?
They make their living from tourism and small scale agriculture. They also raise guanacos, alpaca, goats and sheep.
What Are Their Beliefs?
They hold animistic beliefs, though most identify with Christianity.
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