Karian language
| Karian | |
|---|---|
| Bilakura | |
| Native to | Papua New Guinea |
| Region | Madang Province |
Native speakers | 34 (2007) |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | bql |
| Glottolog | bila1257 Karen |
| ELP | Bilakura |
Bilakura is classified as Critically Endangered by the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger | |
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.