Saami, Pite
A language of Sweden
| Population | 20 in Sweden (2000 T. Salminen). Ethnic population: 2,000 in Sweden (Krauss 1995). |
| Region | Lapland, Arjeplog and Arvidsjaur, along Pite River. Also in Norway. |
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Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden |
| Alternate names | “Lapp” , Pite, Saami |
| Classification | Uralic, Sami, Western, Northern |
| Language use | Increased literary activity. |
| Language development | Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Literacy rate in L2: 75%–100%. |
| Comments | Pite Saami very distinct. Nearly extinct. |
Also spoken in:
Norway
| Language name | Saami, Pite |
| Region | Between Saltenfjord and Ranenfjord. |
| Language map |
Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden |
| Alternate names | “Lapp” , Pite |
| Language use | No remaining speakers in Norway (2000 T. Salminen). |
| Comments | Nearly extinct. |
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