Toma

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Toa, Toale, Toali, Tooma

261,000 (2017 census).

Faranah and Nzérékoré regions: Macenta, Kissidougou, and Gueckedou prefectures, between Macenta and Kissidougou towns.

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5* (Developing). De facto language of national identity.

Yala, Koima, Weima, Vekema, Gizima, Konokoro, Lulama. Distinct enough from Loma [lom] of Liberia to need separate literature.

Many also use Eastern Maninkakan [emk]. Many also use Manya [mzj]. Used as L2 by Manya [mzj], Zialo [zil].

Was taught in school under the First Republic (before 1984). NT: 1981.

Latin script [Latn].

Traditional religion, Christian.