Lolak language

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Lolak
Native to Indonesia
Region North Sulawesi
Native speakers
< 50 (2017) [1]
Language codes
ISO 639-3 llq
Glottolog lola1250
ELP Lolak

Lolak is a Philippine language spoken in Lolak town, Bolaang Mongondow Regency, North Sulawesi (Celebes), Indonesia. There are fewer than 50 speakers. [1]

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