Nivaclé
A language of Paraguay
| Population | 13,700 in Paraguay (1991 SIL). Population total all countries: 13,900. |
| Region | Chaco, Departments of Presidente Hayes and Boquerón. Also in Argentina. |
| Language map |
Paraguay, reference number 12 |
| Alternate names | Ashlushlay, Axluslay, “Chulupe” , “Chulupí” , “Chulupie” , “Churupí” , Nivaklé |
| Dialects | Forest Nivaclé, River Nivaclé. Mataguayo languages in Paraguay are less similar than Mascoi languages in Paraguay (Fasold 1984). |
| Classification | Mataco-Guaicuru, Mataco |
| Language use | Vigorous. Home. All ages. |
| Language development | Taught in primary schools. Radio programs. Dictionary. Bible: 1995. |
Also spoken in:
Argentina
| Language name | Nivaclé |
| Population | 200 in Argentina. |
| Region | Salta Province, northeast. |
| Language map |
Argentina and Chile, reference number 3 |
| Alternate names | Ashlushlay, “Chulupe” , “Chulupi” , “Chulupie” , “Churupi” |
| Dialects | Forest Nivaclé, River Nivaclé. |
| Comments | Traditional religion. |
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