Yaka
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A language of Central African Republic
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Beká, Nyoyaka, Pygmée de Mongoumba, Pygmée de la Lobaye, Pygmées de la Sanghas, “Babinga” (pej.), “Bambenga” (pej.)
Autonym
Aka
Population
15,000 in Central African Republic (1996). Total users in all countries: 30,000.
Location
Lobaye prefecture: Mbaïki and Mongoumba subprefectures, forest along Congo border; Sangha-Mbaéré prefecture: Bambio and Nola subprefectures.
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Language Status
5* (Developing).
Classification
Dialects
Beka (Bayaka, Gbayaka, Moyaka), Nzari.
Language Use
Language Development
Bible portions: 2003–2007.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn].
Different from Baka [bkc], which is Ubangi. Pygmies. Traditional religion, Christian.