Bainouk-Gunyuño

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A language of Guinea-Bissau

ISO 639-3
bab
Alternate Names
Bagnoun, Bainuk, Banhum, Banyuk, Banyum, Banyun, Banyung, Elomay, Elunay, Guñuun
Population

8,860 (2006 World Factbook).

Location

South of Casamance river, São Domingos area.

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Atlantic, Northern, Eastern Senegal-Guinea, Banyun
Dialects

Distinct from Bainouk-Gunyamoolo [bcz] of Senegal and Gambia. Related to Kobiana [kcj] and Kasanga [ccj] of Senegal and Guinea-Bissau. More similar to the Ménik [tnr] varieties of eastern Senegal than to Balanta-Kentohe [ble].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Bainouk-Gunyuño
Other Comments

Muslim, traditional religion.