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Wayuu
Also known as: Wayuunaiki, Guajiro
The largest Arawakan language, spoken across the La Guajira peninsula straddling Colombia and Venezuela. Around 400,000 speakers, with active revitalisation and bilingual education.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Wayuu?
Wayuu is a dialect of the Wayuu language.
Where is Wayuu spoken?
Wayuu is primarily spoken in Colombia, Venezuela.
Which region is Wayuu associated with?
Wayuu is part of the Latin America & the Caribbean region on DialectAtlas.
Is Wayuu known by other names?
Yes — Wayuu is also referred to as Wayuunaiki, Guajiro.
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