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NAJ ISO 639-3

Nalu

A language of Guinea

ISO 639
naj
Alternate Names
Nalou
Population
12,400 in Guinea (2017 census). Total users in all countries: 23,300.
Location:
Boké region: Boké prefecture; Nunez river mouth area and estuary.
Language Status
6a* (Vigorous).
Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Atlantic, Northern, Mbulungish-Nalu
Dialects
None known. Related to Mbulungish [mbv] and Baga Pokur [bcg].
Language Use
Also use Susu [sus].
Other Comments
Muslim, traditional religion.

Also Spoken in

Language Name
Nalu
User Population
10,900 in Guinea-Bissau (2018).
Location
Tombali region: Cacine river estuary near Atlantic coast.
Language Status
6b (Threatened)
Other Comments
Intermarriage in border area with another group. Muslim, traditional religion.
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Map

Location: Boké region: Boké prefecture; Nunez river mouth area and estuary.