Afar Language (AAR) – L1 & L2 Speakers, Status, Map, Endangered Level & Official Use (original) (raw)

Summary

Afar is an official language in the parts of Ethiopia where it is spoken. It belongs to the Afro-Asiatic language family. Direct evidence is lacking, but the language is thought to be used as a first language by all in the ethnic community. It is used as a language of instruction in education.

At a Glance

• Geography

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• Population

• Language Vitality

  1. Institutional
  2. Stable
  3. Endangered
  4. Extinct

• Digital Language Support

Family

It belongs to the Afro-Asiatic language family.

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Existing Content

• Literature
• Radio
• Videos
• Dictionary
• Grammar
• Texts
• Bible (2013)
• External Resources

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