Manga, Amapá

Manga is located in an area which was disputed between French Guiana and Brazil. In the 19th century, Amerindian people from several tribes and non-indigenous people settled in the neutral territory. In 1900, the territory was awarded to Brazil, however the main language spoken in Manga is Karipúna French Creole.^[3]

In 1976, a school was established in Manga where the children were taught in Portuguese^[6] In 1996, bilingual education was provided.^[7] The village has a clinic,^[8] and a community house.^[5]

Manga can be accessed via an unpaved road which connects to the BR-156 highway.^[9] Electricity is provided using Diesel generators. In 2015 work started on a hydro-electric power station in Oiapoque which will also supply electricity for Manga.^[10] In 2018, Manga hosted a three-day meeting of the indigenous people in the Brazilian, French Guianan and Surinamese region.^[11]

• Gonçalves Fonseca, Mary (2019). Currículo e construção da identidade Karipuna na Aldeia Manga, Amapá (Thesis). São Paulo: Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo.

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