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140

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Language endangerment in South America: The clock is ticking
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Native Speakers Worldwide

140

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208

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There is also an uncontacted Yuki (Tupí-Guaranían) group of about four families in Bolivia in the area of the Usurinta River in the center of the Yuqui TCO, bordered by the rivers Chapare and Chimoré.

Year of info

2012

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Bolivia

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Endangered

Native Speakers Worldwide

125

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Year of info

2010

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-16.2463,-65.0061

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120

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138

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Data on speaker number: (Adelaar 2000). 120 (Adelaar 2004). Ethnic population: 140 (Adelaar 2004) (2013 unchanged).

Year of info

2009

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Bolivia;

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165

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It is said that there is yet another uncontacted nomadic group of Yuki of about fourteen persons

Year of info

2007

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Bolívia

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Department of Cochabamba, in between the rivers Chimore and Ichilo, Bia Rekuate

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Department of Cochabamba, in between the rivers Chimore and Ichilo, Bia Rekuate

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