Indigenous territory explained

An indigenous territory is an area of land set aside for the use of indigenous peoples in a country that is largely populated by colonists from another region, typically Europe.The term may refer to

• Indigenous territory (Brazil) (Portuguese: Terra indígena|link=no)
• Indigenous territory (Bolivia) (Spanish; Castilian: Territorio indígena originario campesinos|link=no)
• Indigenous territory (Colombia) (Spanish; Castilian: Territorio indígena|link=no)
• Indigenous territory (Costa Rica) (Spanish; Castilian: Territorio indígena|link=no)
• Indigenous and community conserved area, a concept defined by the IUCN

See also

• Autonomous administrative division, generally for indigenous peoples
  • Autonomous administrative divisions of China
  • Autonomous administrative divisions of India
• Indigenous Protected Area, area defined under a system of land management whereby traditional owners manage flora and fauna in protected areas of Australia