Imeraguen

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A language of Mauritania

ISO 639-3
ime
Alternate Names
Imraguen
Population

610 (2006), decreasing.

Location

Near Nouakchott, from Cape Timiris to Nouadhibou.

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Language Status

7 (Shifting).

Classification
Unclassified
Dialects

Reportedly a variety of Hassaniyya structured on an Azer (Soninke) base.

Language Use

Shifting to Hassaniyya [mey]. Limited use in community. Mainly adults. Neutral attitudes.

Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Literacy rate in L2: Less than 1%.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Imeraguen
Other Comments

Vassals to important Hassan tribes, especially the Oulad Bou Sba. Reportedly remnants of the Bafours.