An African VILLAGE is a small, rural settlement typically consisting of a few huts and other structures. The term STAD, which is four letters, is a Dutch word for 'CITY' or 'TOWN'. KRAAL, which is five letters, is an African term for a VILLAGE or settlement surrounded by a fence or wall. DORP, also four letters, is a Dutch word for 'VILLAGE'. SHTETL, which is six letters, is a Yiddish term for a small Jewish VILLAGE in Eastern Europe. Lastly, OBIE, which is four letters, is a term used in Nigeria to refer to a small VILLAGE or settlement.