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Ethnologue: Languages of the World

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Ethnologue: Languages of the World

Comprehensive reference work cataloging all of the world’s known living languages; currently contains over 7,000 profiles. Data reported include official and alternate names, geographical distribution, approximate number of speakers, language-family affiliation, script(s) used for writing, bibliographies, in some cases color maps, and status indicators

Summary

Comprehensive reference work cataloging all of the world’s known living languages; currently contains over 7,000 profiles.

Content Types

Maps, Statistics & Data

Dates

2000-present