Tulishi
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A language of Sudan
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Kuntulishi, Thulishi, Tulesh
Population
2,500 (Dimmendaal and Voeltz 2007).
Location
South Kordofan state: Lagawa and northeast at Aabiisa, Aliyooro Manadaha, Jebels Tulishi, Kamdang, Kirakaati, Laati, Lawwa, Nattilongke, Ntukungnge, and Thudhi villages. 25km southwest of Lagawa (Dar el Kabira dialect).
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Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Classification
Dialects
Tulishi, Kamda (Kamdang), Dar El Kabira (Logoke, Minjimmina, Truj, Turuj). Dar el Kabira and Kamdang dialects are reportedly similar.
Language Use
Some young people, all adults. Also use Sudanese Spoken Arabic [apd].
Language Development
Orthography and literacy materials developed. Literature.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn].