Quechua people

Also known as Quichuas, Quechua, Quechuas, Quechua peoples, Quichua people, Quichua peoples, Kichwa people, Kichwa peoples

ethnic group indigenous to South America

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The Quechua people are an indigenous ethnic group from South America who have maintained their distinct culture and heritage for centuries. They matter because they represent one of the largest indigenous populations in the region and their history, languages, and traditions continue to shape South American societies today.

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Instance of: indigenous peoples in Argentina
Population: 10000000
Image: Trad dressing & lama.jpg

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topic's main category: Category:Quechua people
Commons category: Quechua people
Commons gallery: Qhichwa
has works in the collection: Art Institute of Chicago
different from: Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe

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Encyclopedic overview

The Quechua people (/ˈkɛtʃuə/, US also /ˈkɛtʃwɑː/; Spanish: [ˈketʃwa] ) , Quichua people or Kichwa people are Indigenous peoples of South America who speak the Quechua languages, which originated among the Indigenous people of Peru. Although most Quechua speakers are native to Peru, there are some significant populations in Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, and Argentina.

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