Karon language
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For other uses, see Karon language (disambiguation).
The Karon or Kalɔɔn[2] language is an endangered language of Senegal and Gambia. It belongs to the Bak branch of the Niger–Congo language family, and is particularly closely related to the Mlomp language.
Quick Facts Native to, Region ...
Karon | |
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Native to | Senegal, Gambia |
Region | Southwest Senegal coast |
Native speakers | 15,000 (2007)[1] |
Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | krx |
Glottolog | karo1294 |
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Quick Facts Kalɔɔn, Person ...
Kalɔɔn | |
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Person | alɔɔn |
Language | kägup kɔlɔɔnay |
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Karon is spoken in a coastal area north of the mouth of the Casamance River. A person is called alɔɔn in the language, and speakers refer to their own language as kägup kɔlɔɔnay.[2]