Kubu
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A language of Indonesia
Alternate Names
Anak Dalam, Orang Hutan, Orang Rimba
User Population
10,000 (1989). Ethnic population: 15,000 (Persoon 1989).
Location
Sumatra, Jambi province: Sarolangun and Batang Hari regencies, 2 enclaves, eastern swamp region; Riau province: Indrigiri Hulu regency, Batang Cenaku, Alim, Batu Papan, and Sungai Pampan; South Sumatra province: Musi Banyuasin regency.
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Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Language Use
For Kubu living in settled villages, L1 already replaced in all domains outside the home; for Kubu in Jambi areas (more isolated and less sedentary), the vitality is higher. Home. Some of all ages. Some people have assimilated to the Malay language and culture in the area (Persoon 1989). Positive attitudes. Also use Indonesian [ind], for education, religion, civic domains, and with other ethnic groups.
Language Development
Literature.
Territory rapidly shrinking, somewhat due to deforestation. Traditional religion, Muslim.