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Ethnologue > Web version > Country index > Africa > Mali > Senoufo, Syenara

Senoufo, Syenara

A language of Mali

ISO 639-3shz

Population  137,000 (Vanderaa 1991), decreasing. Ethnic population: 103,000.
Region  South of the Duun language area around Kadiolo.
Language map  Mali, Enlarged Area
Alternate names   Senare, Senari, Shenara, Syenara
Classification  Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, North, Gur, Senufo, Senari
Language use  National language. Positive attitude.
Language development  Taught in primary schools.
Comments  Traditional religion, Muslim.