Karian language

Karian (Karen), also called Bilakura, is a nearly extinct Papuan language of Madang Province, Papua New Guinea. It is spoken in Boia and Barto villages. Some speakers also live in Malas, a Manep-speaking village.^[2]

NativetoPapua New Guinea

RegionMadang Province

Native speakers

34 (2007)^[1]

Language family

Trans–New Guinea?

• Madang
  • Croisilles
    • Numugen
      • Karian

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Karian
Bilakura
Native to	Papua New Guinea
Region	Madang Province
Native speakers	34 (2007)[1]
Language family	Trans–New Guinea? Madang Croisilles Numugen Karian
Language codes
ISO 639-3	bql
Glottolog	bila1257  Karen
ELP	Bilakura
Bilakura is classified as Critically Endangered by the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger.

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