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Language endangerment in South America: The clock is ticking
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Endangered

Native Speakers Worldwide

283

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283

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There are 283 speakers (and ethnic population) in Colombia (2001); the language is extinct in Venezuela

Year of info

2012

Location and Context

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Colombia and Venezuela

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283

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Year of info

2010

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4.434,-70.8837

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Endangered

Native Speakers Worldwide

250

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(2000 Lozano) 250 (2000 M. Lozano), decreasing. Ethnic population: 280 (Crevels 2007) (2013, no change).

Year of info

2009

Location and Context

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Colombia;

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Native Speakers Worldwide

280

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Year of info

2007

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Year of info

2005

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4.41666666667,-72.25

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Native Speakers Worldwide

400

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