Indigenous peoples of South India,New Guinea,and Australia are about as dark skinned as native Africans due to their close genetic relationship.

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The dark skin of indigenous peoples of South India, New Guinea, and Australia is primarily an adaptation to high UV radiation environments, not due to a close genetic relationship with native Africans. Genetic studies show that these populations have distinct ancestries and their dark skin evolved independently.

Indigenous Peoples of South India,New Guinea,and Australia Are About as Dark