Karian | |
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Bilakura | |
Native to | Papua New Guinea |
Region | Madang Province |
Native speakers | 34 (2007) [1] |
Trans–New Guinea?
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Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 |
bql |
Glottolog |
bila1257 Karen |
ELP | Bilakura |
Bilakura is classified as Critically Endangered by the
UNESCO
Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger |
Karian (Karen), also called Bilakura, is a nearly extinct Papuan language of Madang Province, Papua New Guinea. It is spoken in Boia and Barto villages. Some speakers also live in Malas, a Manep-speaking village. [2]