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 A Kadazan man and woman in traditional costume during Kaamatan celebration | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
 Malaysia(Sabah, Labuan) | |
| Languages | |
| Kadazan, Sabah Malay, Standard Malay, English | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity (majority), Islam, Momolianism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Kadazan-Dusun, Sino-Kadazan, Dusun, Austronesian peoples |
The Kadazans are an ethnic group indigenous to the state of Sabah in Malaysia. They are found mainly in Penampang on the west coast of Sabah, the surrounding locales, and various locations in the interior.
As a result of integration in culture and language, as well as for political initiatives, the new term "Kadazan-Dusun" was created to combine the two "Kadazan" and "Dusun" groups. Together, they are the largest ethnic group in Sabah. Kadazan-Dusun has been recognised as an indigenous nation of Borneo with documented heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) since 2004.[1]
- ^ Language: Kadazandusun, Malaysia. Discovery Channel. 2004. Retrieved 16 March 2022 – via UNESCO.