Nalu

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A language of Guinea

Alternate Names

Nalou

User Population

12,400 in Guinea (2017 census). Total users in all countries: 23,300.

Boké region: Boké prefecture; Nunez river mouth area and estuary.

Language Maps

Guinea and Guinea-Bissau

Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Atlantic, Northern, Mbulungish-Nalu

None known. Related to Mbulungish [mbv] and Baga Pokur [bcg].

Also use Susu [sus].

Language Resources

OLAC resources in and about Nalu

Muslim, traditional religion.

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Guinea-Bissau

Language NameNalu

User Population

10,900 in Guinea-Bissau (2018).

Location

Tombali region: Cacine river estuary near Atlantic coast.

Alternate Names

Nalou

Language Status

6b* (Threatened).

Language Use

Most also use Guinea-Bissau Creole [pov], as the language of interethnic unity, communication, and commerce. Some also use Portuguese [por], as the language of education and communication with foreigners. Also use Susu [sus].

Other Comments

Intermarriage in border area with another group. Muslim, traditional religion.

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