Naga, Long Phuri

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A language of Myanmar

ISO 639-3
lpn
Alternate Names
Amimi Naga, Longpfuri, Longpfuru, Mimi
Population

1,000 (2004).

Location

Sagaing Region, Khamti district, Layshi township. 6 villages. Some across the border in India.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Sal, Kuki-Chin-Naga, Unclassified
Dialects

Little (if any) dialect variation within Long Phuri. Lexical similarity: 30%–37% with Makuri Naga [jmn], 23%–25% with Para Naga [pzn].

Language Use

Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Burmese [mya], especially youth. Many bilingual in Makuri Naga [jmn], especially older generation.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Naga, Long Phuri
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Christian, Buddhist, traditional religion.