Lampung Nyo

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: abl
Alternate Names: Abung, Lampong
Population: 180,000 (2000 census).
Location:: Lampung province: 3 enclaves east between Kanan and Seputih rivers.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Lampung
Dialects: Abung, Tulangbawang, Sukadana, Melinting. Many differences in vocabulary and phonology with Lampung Api [ljp]. Lexical similarity: 72% between the Menggala dialect and the Kalianda dialect of Lampung Api [ljp], 77% among dialects.
Language Use: Home. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Indonesian [ind], especially in education, religion, and civil domains.
Language Development: Taught in primary schools, as an auxiliary medium. Literature.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Lampung Nyo
Writing: Kaganga script [Rjng].
Other Comments: Muslim.

Location: Lampung province: 3 enclaves east between Kanan and Seputih rivers.