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350

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Language endangerment in South America: The clock is ticking
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Endangered

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350

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Ethnic Population

699

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Year of info

2012

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Brazil

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Endangered

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361

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2010

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-8.4071,-61.1499

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Endangered

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790

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ISA (2000) gives 585 Tenharim, 156 Parintintin, 50 Diahhoi

Year of info

2009

Location and Context

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Brazil;

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Amazonas. Diahói are on Rio Marmelos; Karipuna in Rondônia on Jaci Paraná River Post; Morerebi on Rio Preto and Marmelos. 2 villages

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Amazonas. Diahói are on Rio Marmelos; Karipuna in Rondônia on Jaci Paraná River Post; Morerebi on Rio Preto and Marmelos. 2 villages

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580 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 790 (2000 ISA). 590 Tenharim, 160 Parintintin, 50 Diahhoi (2000 ISA).

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2016

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