| Awash / The people who live in this region of Ethiopia (Awash Valley) are called Afar. The Afars, mainly nomads, have a very unique culture. Their daily life consists of tending to livestock including goats, camels, and a few cattle located in this region. The Afar people are very dependent on the livestock for the economy. Religion is also a part of the Afar way of life - majority are muslim. There is a small percentage that practices Orthodoxy. |
