Barí
A language of Colombia
| Population | 3,620 in Colombia (2001). Population total all countries: 5,390. |
| Region | Oro and Catatumbo rivers region. Also in Venezuela. |
| Language map |
Northern Colombia |
| Alternate names | Motilón, Motilone |
| Dialects | M. Durbin questions its classification as Chibchan; (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977) classify it as Arawakan. |
| Classification | Chibchan, Motilon |
| Language development | Bible portions. |
Also spoken in:
Venezuela
| Language name | Barí |
| Population | 1,770 in Venezuela (2001 census). Ethnic population: 2,200. |
| Region | Venezuela and Colombia border, Zulia state. |
| Language map |
Venezuela, reference number 5 |
| Alternate names | Motilón, Motilone |
| Comments | Unrelated to Carib Motilón [yup] (Yukpa). |
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