Barama

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A language of Gabon

ISO 639-3
bbg
Alternate Names
Bavarama, Ghibarama, Gibarama, Givarama, Varama, Yibarambu
User Population

1,000 (Idiata 2007).

Location

Ngounié province: Douya-Onoy department; Nyanga province: west of Moabi; Ogooué-Maritime province: east of Omboué.

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Language Status

6b* (Threatened).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Northwest, B, Shira-Punu (B.402)
Language Use

Many also use French [fra].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Barama
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Traditional religion.