Malagasy, Southern Betsimisaraka
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A language of Madagascar
Alternate Names
Antatsimo, Betsimisaraka
User Population
2,000,000 (2011 SIL).
Location
Antananarivo province: Vakinankaratra region; Fianarantsoa province: Amoron’i Mania and Atsimo-Atsinanana regions; Vatovavy-Fitovinany region, Nosy Varika, Manakara Atsimo, and Mananjary districts; Toamasina province: Alaotra-Mangoro region, south border; Atsinanana region, Mahanoro district.
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Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Language Use
All domains, except education, religion, and government. Used by all. Positive attitudes.
Language Development
Dictionary.
Traditional religion.