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Fact corner

  • Language: Mirandés
  • Alternate names: Lhéngua Mirandesa
  • SIL-code: Ethnologue:mwl
  • Language family: Indo-European, Italic, Romance, Italo-Western, Western, Gallo-Iberian, Ibero-Romance, West Iberian, Asturo-Leonese
  • Number of speakers: 10,000
  • Script: -

Introduction

Related to Asturian and Leonese. Probably separated from them at the time of the invasion of the Moors. A folklore group is promoting the language and culture. The language has been introduced into the schools. The people have a different style of dress from their neighbors (black, handwoven cloth). Official language. Agriculturalists.


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References

  • Barros Ferreira, Manuela et al.. Convenção Ortográfica da Língua Mirandesa. Câmara Municipal de Miranda do Douro. edition. Lisbon. 1999.