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18,234

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Language endangerment in South America: The clock is ticking
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18,234

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18,234

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6000 speakers (and ethnic population) in Brazil (2006) and 12,234 speakers (and ethnic population in Venezuela (2001).

Year of info

2012

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Brazil and Venezuela

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Vulnerable

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17,640

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15,700 in Venezuela (2000).

Year of info

2009

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Venezuela; Brazil;

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2,-64

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19,700

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15,700 in Venezuela, 4000 in Brazil

Year of info

2016

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Brazil, Venezuela

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2014

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1.68, -64.88

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