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Baluch

A group of Indo-Iranian people who primarily live in Western Balochistan (Iran) and Eastern Balochistan (Pakistan). They speak Baluchi, a language, that borrows vocabulary from Farsi but is very similar to Kurdish. In fact, it is argued that Baluch are descendants of the Kurds. Baluch people in both regions consists of being Sunni-muslims. The Baluch of Iran are NOT Persians despite the fact that many of them speak Farsi as a second language nor will they identify themselves as so (keep in mind that all Persians are Iranian but not all Iranian are Persians.) Baluch people vary in looks with some being light skinned and others being extremely dark skinned. Even though there are millions of Baluchi's, some of them have left their hometowns and settled elsewhere as they are systematically killed and oppressed by the governments of both countries. Baluchestan/ Balochistan are areas that are rich in natural resources, especially with respect to oil.

Person A: You're from Iran, so you're Persian?
Baluch Person: No, I am Baluchi.

Person B: What part of Pakistan are you from? Punjab?
Baluch Person: I'm a Baluch from Balochistan

by Baluch123 June 25, 2017