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'''Gypsies''' are an [[ethnic]] group, properly known as 'Romani' or 'Roma', who are believed to have migrated to Europe from present day [[Rajasthan]] <ref>Donald Kenrick. Historical Dictionary of the Gypsies (Romanies). Scarecrow Press</ref> in [[India]] over 1000 years ago due to Islamic Invasions. They are most noted for their nomadic culture; their population is approximately 15 million,<ref>http://europeandcis.undp.org/uploads/public/File/rbec_web/vgr/chapter1.1.pdf</ref> although, due to the above fact, this is very difficult to measure accurately. The term Gypsy (''alt. sp.'' Gipsy) comes from an ancient belief that the Roma were outcasts from Egypt.  
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'''Gypsies''' are an [[ethnic]] group, properly known as 'Romani' or 'Roma', who are believed to have migrated to Europe from present day [[Rajasthan]] <ref>Donald Kenrick. Historical Dictionary of the Gypsies (Romanies). Scarecrow Press</ref> in [[India]] over 1000 years ago due to Islamic Invasions.<ref>https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2010/08/why-do-the-roma-wander.html</ref> They are most noted for their nomadic culture; their population is approximately 15 million,<ref>http://europeandcis.undp.org/uploads/public/File/rbec_web/vgr/chapter1.1.pdf</ref> although, due to the above fact, this is very difficult to measure accurately. The term Gypsy (''alt. sp.'' Gipsy) comes from an ancient belief that the Roma were outcasts from Egypt.  
    
==Persecution of Gypsies==
 
==Persecution of Gypsies==
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