The Dinka of the Bahr el Ghazal region, who are the most numerous of the Nilotic tribes, are divided into a number of clans, each with its own chief. The Dinka are a pastoral people, and their lives are closely tied to their cattle. They are also skilled hunters and fishermen. The Dinka are a proud and independent people, and they have a rich oral tradition of stories, songs, and proverbs.