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A language of
Guinea
Location
Boké region: Boké prefecture; Nunez river mouth area and estuary.
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Guinea-Bissau
Language Name
Nalu
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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