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The Omo valley is dominated mainly by many ethnic groups who
speak omotic language as classified by linguistics. The
region and the people of this are one of the least affected
by the modern world. The life style of the people has hardly
changed for centuries. People still live in simple make
shift huts, dress animal skins and drink from calabashes.
The area is a veritable paradise for photographers and
naturalists.
The
people of the Omo Valley and their culture have been source of
fascination for travelers. The Hammar who are well known for
their sense of elegance are the major ethnic group in the
region. The Surma and Mursi women, who wear lip plates by
piercing their lower lip have been compelling tourists to travel
to their land to see what seems impossible.
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