Sunda
A language of Indonesia (Java and Bali)
| Population | 34,000,000 (2000 census). |
| Region | Java, western third of the island. |
| Language map |
Indonesia, Java and Bali |
| Alternate names | Priangan, Sundanese |
| Dialects | Bogor (Krawang), Pringan, Cirebon. |
| Classification | Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Malayo-Sumbawan, Sundanese |
| Language use | Also use Indonesian [ind] and 5% use Dutch [nld]. |
| Language development | Radio programs. Bible: 1891–1991. |
| Writing system | Arabic script, used since 12th or 13th century. Javanese script, used until 17th century. Latin script, used since mid-19th century. |
| Comments | Muslim, Christian, traditional religion. |
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