Cia-Cia language facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cia-Cia |
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| 바하사 찌아찌아 Bahasa Ciacia | |
| Region | Buton Island, Sulawesi |
| Native speakers | 80,000 (as of 2005) (date missing) |
| Language family |
Austronesian
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| Writing system | Hangul (as of 2009), formerly Gundul |
The Cia-Cia language is a special language spoken by about 80,000 people. It is mainly used around the town of Bau-Bau. This town is on the southern tip of Buton Island in Indonesia. Cia-Cia is part of a big group of languages called Austronesian.
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What is the Cia-Cia Language?
The Cia-Cia language is also known as South Buton(ese). It is unique because of how it is written. For a long time, it used a local script called Gundul. But in 2009, something very interesting happened.
How is Cia-Cia Written?
In 2009, the Cia-Cia language started using the Hangul alphabet. Hangul is the writing system for the Korean language. This was a big change! It helped the Cia-Cia people write down their language more easily.
Why Use Hangul?
The Cia-Cia language did not have its own official writing system. This made it hard to teach in schools. The government of Bau-Bau City decided to try Hangul. They hoped it would help preserve the language. It also made it easier for children to learn to read and write Cia-Cia.
Where is Cia-Cia Spoken?
Cia-Cia is spoken on Buton Island. This island is off the southeast coast of Sulawesi. Sulawesi is one of the larger islands in Indonesia. The main city where Cia-Cia is spoken is Bau-Bau.
Language Family Tree
Cia-Cia belongs to the Austronesian language family. This is a huge group of languages. They are spoken across Southeast Asia, Oceania, and even Madagascar. Within this family, Cia-Cia is part of the Malayo-Polynesian branch. It is also linked to the Celebic and Muna-Buton groups.
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