Burun
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A language of Sudan
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Borun, Cai, Kurmuk, Lange
Population
41,000 (2012 J. Leclerc).
Location
Blue Nile state: north Kurmuk district.
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Language Status
5 (Developing).
Classification
Dialects
Ragreig, Abuldugu (Bogon, Mugo-Mborkoina), Maiak, Mufwa (Mopo), Mughaja (Mugaja, Mumughadja). Some southern dialects intelligible with Mabaan [mfz].
Language Use
All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes.
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 10%. Orthography and literacy materials in use. Taught in primary schools. Literature. Radio. Bible portions: 2006–2011.
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Writing
Latin script [Latn].
3 cultural sections: Northern, comprising Cerkom (Serkum), Morkuny (Baldugu), Mayica (Magaja); Eastern, comprising Gengar (Kurmuk), Jorak (Jorok), Redwak (Regareg); South-West, comprising Mayak, Mofo (Mufu).