Narok, Kenya
Demographics
- Narok has a population of around 40,000, mostly Maasai
- Area: 222,000 sq miles. Approx the size of Texas.
- G.D.P: Agriculture 23%, Industry 19%, services 58%
- Religion: Protestant 45%, Roman Catholic 33%, Muslim 10%, Indigenous beliefs 10%, Other 2%
The Maasai
The Maasai are a Nilotic ethnic group of semi-nomadic people inhabiting southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. They are among the best known local populations due to their residence near the many game parks of the African Great Lakes, and their distinctive customs and dress
Economy: The Measure of a household’s wealth is determined by the number of cattle and children.
Shelter: Inkajijik (House) Loaf shaped home made out of mud , sticks and cow dung.
Religion: Monotheistic, worshiping a single deity called Enkai.