Réunion Creole French
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A language of Réunion
ISO 639-3
Population
455,000 in Réunion (2009).
Location
Widespread.
Language Status
6a* (Vigorous).
Classification
Language Use
25% are white, poor, live in the mountainous interior, and speak archaic highland varieties. 25% are Indian, live in coastal lowlands, and speak the basilect. 45% are African or mixed race, live in coastal lowlands, and speak the basilect. Positive attitudes, which are increasing. Also use French [fra].
Language Development
Grammar.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn].