Ocaina

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A language of Peru

ISO 639-3
oca
Alternate Names
Okaina
Population

54 in Peru (2000). Population total all countries: 194. Ethnic population: 150 in Peru (2000 W. Adelaar).

Location

Northeast, Yaguasyacu, Ampuyacu, and Putumayo rivers. Also in Colombia.

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Language Status

8a (Moribund).

Classification
Witotoan, Proto-Huitoto-Ocaina
Dialects

Dukaiya, Ibo’tsa.

Language Use

Used by few children. Also use Bora [boa], Murui Huitoto [huu], or Spanish [spa].

Language Development
Dictionary. Bible portions: 1964–1972.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Ocaina
Writing
Latin script.

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