Barí language
Language of Colombia and Venezuela
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Barí is a Chibchan language spoken in Northwestern South America by the Barí (Motilon).
RegionNorte de Santander Department, Serranía de los Motilones, Upper Catatumbo and Oro River region, Reserva Indígena Motilón-Barí and Resguardo Indígena Gabarra-Catalaura; also in Cesar Department, Chimichagua, La Gloria, and Pailitas municipalities
EthnicityMotilon people
Native speakers
5,000 (2007–2008)[1]| Barí | |
|---|---|
| Barira, Cunausaya, Dobocubi, Motilón, Motilone | |
| Barí ara | |
| Native to | Colombia, Venezuela |
| Region | Norte de Santander Department, Serranía de los Motilones, Upper Catatumbo and Oro River region, Reserva Indígena Motilón-Barí and Resguardo Indígena Gabarra-Catalaura; also in Cesar Department, Chimichagua, La Gloria, and Pailitas municipalities |
| Ethnicity | Motilon people |
Native speakers | 5,000 (2007–2008)[1] |
Chibchan
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | mot |
| Glottolog | bari1297 |
| ELP | Barí |
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