Nukak Makú
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A language of Colombia
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Guaviare, Macusa, Nukak
Population
390 (Crevels 2012). 200 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 390 (Crevels 2012).
Location
Jungle region between Guaviare and Inírida rivers, up to Mapiripan. Near Charco Caimán.
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Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Classification
Dialects
None known. Sometimes considered the same language as Kakua [cbv] as they share a large percentage of their lexicon and supposedly are mutually intelligible (Crevels 2007).
Language Use
Used by all. Positive attitudes. A few also use Spanish [spa].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L2: 0%. Literacy projects in place.
Language Resources
Evasive hunters.