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A language of
Yemen
Location
Al Mahrah governorate.
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Kuwait
Language Name
Mehri
User Population
27,200 in Kuwait (2017).
Location
Scattered individuals.
Alternate Names
Mahri
Language Status
6b* (Threatened).
Other Comments
Non-indigenous. Muslim.
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Oman
Language Name
Mehri
User Population
89,400 in Oman (2020).
Location
Al Wusta and Dhofar governorates: south near Yemen border.
Alternate Names
Mahri
Dialects
Nagdi.
Language Status
6b* (Threatened).
Language Use
Used as L2 by Harsusi [hss], Hobyót [hoh].
Other Comments
Muslim.
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Saudi Arabia
Language Name
Mehri
User Population
20,000 in Saudi Arabia (2012 Al Arabiya).
Location
Eastern Province, Najran, and Riyadh regions.
Language Status
6b* (Threatened).
Other Comments
Non-indigenous.
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