In Africa, most people, especially the men are considered to be tall. However, there are tribes in Africa whose men are weigh taller than expected.
The expected average height of a healthy person should be 163 cm for women and 176.5 cm for men. This was defined by the WHO growth reference standards.
Interestingly, the global average height is 159.5 cm for women, and 171 cm for men – it’s lower than we’d expect.
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The people of South Sudan called the people of Dinka are the tallest in the world. They are about 6 ft tall. If a normal person stands next to them you will look like a dwarf. They live along the Nile and are the largest ethnic group in this country. They also have an ample diaspora community.
Ancient Dinka is dated back to around 3000 B.C.E. in the Sahara Desert, where hunter-gatherers settled in the largest swamp area in the world, southern Sudan. Dinka society spread out over the Sudan region in recent centuries, from around 1500 C.E.
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The Dinka mostly make a living from agriculture and pastoralism, relying on cattle husbandry for milk and as a matter of cultural pride. Instead of a centralized authority, they have many independent but interrelated clans. Traditionally, some of these clans provide ritual chiefs, known as “fishing spear masters” or beny bith, who provide leadership to the entire people (the title appears to be at least partly hereditary).
It’s quite worrying that persons who height doesn’t reach the average standard doesn’t get the needed respect in society. However, no matter the height of someone, it is advisable to stay appreciated because several short or tall persons have gained global recognition and generated several income for themselves.