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Ẽ́bẽra Katío Autonyms
Embera Catío
Summary
Embera Catío is a stable indigenous language of Colombia and Panama. It belongs to the Chocoan 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 taught as a subject of instruction in some schools.
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It belongs to the Chocoan language family.
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