Koro language (Vanuatu)

Koro is an Oceanic language spoken on Gaua island in Vanuatu. Its 280 speakers live in the village of Koro, on the south coast of Gaua.

This article is about the Koro language of Vanuatu. For other uses, see Koro language (disambiguation).
Koro
Pronunciation[kʊrʊ]
Native toVanuatu
RegionGaua
Native speakers
250 (2012)
Austronesian
  • Malayo-Polynesian
    • Oceanic
      • Southern Oceanic
        • North-Central Vanuatu
          • North Vanuatu
            • Torres-Banks
              • Koro
Language codes
ISO 639-3krf
Glottologkoro1318
ELPKoro (Vanuatu)
Koro is classified as Definitely Endangered by the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger

Koro is a distinct language from its immediate neighbours, Dorig (300 sp.) and Olrat (4 sp.).

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