Furu

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A language of Democratic Republic of the Congo

ISO 639-3
fuu
Alternate Names
Bagero, Bagiro, Baguero, Baguiro, Fulu
User Population

12,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (1984 census). Total users in all countries: 16,000.

Location

Nord-Ubangi province: Bosobolo and Mobaye territories, east of Bosobolo.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Nilo-Saharan, Satellite-Core, Satellites, Central Sudanic, West, Bongo-Bagirmi, Kara
Language Use

Used by all. Most also use Lingala [lin]. Lingala comprehension is limited. Also use Gbanziri [gbg]. Also use Mono [mnh]. Also use Sango [sag].

Language Development

Dictionary. Grammar. Texts.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Furu
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

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