BUNAK: a language of Timor Lorosae

The following is the entry for this language as it appeared in the 14th edition (2000).
It has been superseded by the corresponding entry in the 15th edition (2005).

SIL code: BUA

ISO 639-2: paa

Population 50,000 in the ethnic group (1977 Voegelin and Voegelin). Population total both countries 50,000.
Region Central interior Timor Island, south coast. Also spoken in Indonesia (Nusa Tenggara).
Alternate names   BUNA', BUNAKE, BUNAQ
Classification Trans-New Guinea, South Bird's Head-Timor-Alor-Pantar, Timor-Alor-Pantar, Bunak.
Comments Not closely related to other languages. Some small groups are scattered among other languages. Grammar. Traditional religion.

Also spoken in:

Indonesia (Nusa Tenggara)   
Language name   BUNAK
Alternate names   BUNA', BUNAKE, BUNAQ
Comments Not closely related to other languages. Some small groups are scattered among other languages. Grammar. Traditional religion. See main entry under Timor Lorosae.
 

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