Karian language

Karian (Karen), also called Bilakura, is a nearly extinct Papuan language of Madang Province, Papua New Guinea. It is spoken in Boia and Barto villages. Some speakers also live in Malas, a Manep-speaking village.

For the Anatolian language, see Carian language and Karen language.
Karian
Bilakura
Native toPapua New Guinea
RegionMadang Province
Native speakers
34 (2007)
Trans–New Guinea?
  • Madang
    • Croisilles
      • Numugen
        • Karian
Language codes
ISO 639-3bql
Glottologbila1257
ELPBilakura
Bilakura is classified as Critically Endangered by the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger
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