Lun Bawang

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
lnd
Alternate Names
Lun Daya, Lun Dayah, Lun Daye, Lun Dayoh, Lundaya Putuk, Lundayeh, Southern Murut
Population

23,000 in Indonesia (2007 SIL). Population total all countries: 47,500.

Location

East Kalimantan Province; mountainous area where Sesayap River tributaries arise. 2 enclaves in western Sabah State. Also in Brunei, Malaysia.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, North Borneo, North Sarawakan, Dayic, Kelabitic
Dialects

Lun Bawang (Long Bawan, Sarawak Murut), Lun Daye, Papadi. Not Murutic, although sometimes called Southern Murut.

Language Development
Radio programs. Bible: 1982.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Lun Bawang
Writing
Latin script.
Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.

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