Jola-Felupe

A language of Guinea-Bissau

ISO 639: eja
Alternate Names: Ediamat, Ejamat, Feloup, Felup, Felupe, Floup, Flup, Fulup
Population: 6,000 in Guinea-Bissau (2012 SIL). Total users in all countries: 8,230.
Location:: Cacheu region: São Domingos sector, east of Cape Roxo.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Atlantic, Northern, Bak, Jola, Jola Proper, Jola Central, Her-Ejamat
Dialects: None known. Lexical similarity: 63% with Jola-Fonyi [dyo] or Jola-Kasa [csk]; 50% with Gusilay [gsl] or Bandial [bqj].
Language Use: Vigorous. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Most also use Guinea-Bissau Creole [pov], as the language of interethnic unity, communication, and commerce. Some also use Portuguese [por], as the language of education and communication with foreigners. Used as L2 by Bayot [bda].
Language Development: Beginning literacy classes. Videos. Bible portions: 2013.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Jola-Felupe
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Traditional religion.

Senegal

Location: Ziguinchor region: a few villages south of Oussouye, including Kahem, Efok, Youtou.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened)
Other Comments: Distinct from other Jola varieties.

Location: Cacheu region: São Domingos sector, east of Cape Roxo.