Karon

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A language of Senegal

Ziguinchor region: Bignona department, Kafountine area and north; Kalisseye inlet to Casamance river, to Gambian border, east to Dioloulou; Karon islands.

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Gambia

Language NameKaron

User Population

10,800 in Gambia (2016), increasing. No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 60,000.

Location

West Coast division: south coast, from Senegal border north to Brikama.

Alternate Names

Kaloon, Karone, Karoninka, Kulonay

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Language Use

Strong desire to preserve language and culture. Home, cultural events, local market. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use English [eng]. Also use Jola-Fonyi [dyo]. Also use Mandinka [mnk]. Also use Wolof [wol].

Other Comments

Non-indigenous. Most live among other ethnic groups in villages where they form a minority group, except Darsilami village on the border, where they form a large percentage. Gambian Karons maintain strong links with the ‘heartland’—Karon islands in south Senegal.

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