This topic, however, is perfect for the Romanis. Gypsies are constantly migrating. It started as early as the year 1000. Gypsies originated from India, and between the years 1000-1050 faced invasions and oppression from Muslims trying to settle in India. This forced the gypsies to migrate from India toward Persia and Armenia. As of 1100, Romanis were recorded settlers in the Byzantine Empire. Years went on, they continued in pursuit of different land to settle. By 1300-1400, Romanis started settling in Serbia, and around the same time settled in Wallachia where they were enslaved and perceived as aliens. By 1407, Romani had settled in Germany, and within 10 years were expelled from the country. By 1418, Romanies recorded in France. By 1422, Romanies recorded in Rome. By 1425, Romanies recorded in Spain. As you can see, they were in a short span of time really making progression dispersing among the world, which they viewed as they key to their survival. However, short years after their rapid settlement was when Anti-Romani laws started getting passed. I referred to this in my post about their neighbors, things started getting rough for the gypsies again as they migrated trying to save their people. It's a shame really.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Romani_population_average_estimate.png)
Currently, as mentioned in my history post, numbers vary for how many Romani are alive but it's estimated anywhere from 2 million to 12 million. They are currently located throughout the following countries: United States, Brazil, Spain, Romania, Turkey, France, Bulgaria, Hungary, Greece, Slovakia, Russia, Serbia, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, Macedonia, Mexico, Sweden, Ukraine, and Portugal. That's a long list, so they were successful in accomplishing their goal of being widespread, but they really don't thrive in today's world with their lifestyle.
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