Naga, Long Phuri

A language of Myanmar

ISO 639: lpn
Alternate Names: Amimi Naga, Longpfuri, Longpfuru, Mimi
Population: 1,000 (2004).
Location:: Sagaing region: Khamti district, Layshi township, 6 villages.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Unclassified
Dialects: Little (if any) dialect variation within Long Phuri. Lexical similarity: 30%–37% with Makuri Naga [jmn], 23%–25% with Jejara Naga [pzn].
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Many also use Makuri Naga [jmn], especially older generation. Also use Burmese [mya], especially youth.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Naga, Long Phuri
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Christian, Buddhist, traditional religion.

Location: Sagaing region: Khamti district, Layshi township, 6 villages.