Karata

A language of Russian Federation

ISO 639: kpt
Alternate Names: Karatai, Karatay, Karatin, Kirdi, Kk’irtli micc’i
Population: 260 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 6,400 (2014 NCRP).
Location:: Dagestan republic: Akhvakhsky district, 10 villages.
Language Status: 6b* (Threatened).
Classification: Nakh-Daghestanian, Avar-Andic, Andic
Dialects: Tokita (Tokitin), Karata proper (Anchix, Archo, Chabakaroi, Enkhelo, Ratsitl). Karatin and Tokitin dialects are quite different.
Language Use: Home. Positive attitudes. Also use Avar [ava], as a literary language. Also use Russian [rus].
Language Development: Dictionary. Texts.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Karata
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Muslim.

Location: Dagestan republic: Akhvakhsky district, 10 villages.