Furu

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A language of Democratic Republic of the Congo

ISO 639-3

fuu

Alternate Names

Bagero, Bagiro, Baguero, Baguiro

Population

12,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (1984 census). Total users in all countries: 16,000.

Location

Nord-Ubangi province: Bosobolo and Mobaye territories, east of Bosobolo.

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Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Classification

Nilo-Saharan, Satellite-Core, Satellites, Central Sudanic, West, Bongo-Bagirmi, Kara

Language Use

Most also use Lingala [lin]. Lingala comprehension is limited. Also use Gbanziri [gbg], Mono [mnh], Sango [sag].

Language Development

Dictionary. Texts.

Language Resources

OLAC resources in and about Furu

Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

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Central African Republic

Language nameFuru

Population Full

4,000 in Central African Republic (1996).

Location

Basse-Kotto prefecture: Mobaye subprefecture, 11 villages.

Alternate Names

Bagero, Bagiro, Baguero, Baguiro

Status

6b* (Threatened).

Language Use

Most also use Sango [sag]. Also use Mono [mnh].

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