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Betoi Indian Language (Betoi-Jirara)

Betoi was an indigenous language of Colombia and Venezuela. It has not been spoken since the 1800's, and its language relationships are uncertain. Some linguists believe it may have been a Saliban or Chibchan language, or possibly related to Paez.

Betoi Language Resources

Betoi:
Wikipedia article on the Betoi language.

Betoi Language Tree:
Theories about Betoi's language relationships compiled by Linguist List.

Idioma Betoi:
Information about the Betoi language in Spanish.

Betoi Language Structures:
Betoi linguistic profile and academic bibliography.

Indians of the Western Amazon:
Map showing where the Betoi people lived in Colombia.

Links, References, and Additional Information

El Pueblo Betoye

Lenguas betoyes:
Information about the Betoi tribe and their language in Spanish.

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