Nalu
A language of Guinea
| Population | 13,000 in Guinea (Johnstone 1993). Population total all countries: 21,830. |
| Region | Near Boke, Katchek Island. Also in Guinea-Bissau. |
| Language map |
Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, reference number 32 |
| Alternate names | Nalou |
| Dialects | Related to Mbulungish [mbv], Baga Mboteni [bgm]. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Atlantic, Northern, Mbulungish-Nalu |
| Language use | Also use Susu [sus]. |
| Comments | Muslim, traditional religion. |
Also spoken in:
Guinea-Bissau
| Language name | Nalu |
| Population | 8,830 in Guinea-Bissau (2006). |
| Region | Southwest near the coast. |
| Language map |
Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, reference number 32 |
| Alternate names | Nalou |
| Language use | Reportedly closed to outsiders. Also use Susu [sus]. |
| Comments | Intermarriage in border area with another group. Muslim, traditional religion. |
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