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A Guarani variety distinct from Paraguayan Guaraní, spoken by the Mbyá people across southern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and north-eastern Argentina. The most widely spoken Indigenous Guaraní variety in Brazil.
Kaingang
The largest southern Macro-Jê language, spoken across communities in Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul. Around 30,000 speakers, with literary materials in Kaingang since the late 19th century.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Kaingang?
Kaingang is a dialect of the Kaingang language.
Where is Kaingang spoken?
Kaingang is primarily spoken in Brazil.
Which region is Kaingang associated with?
Kaingang is part of the Latin America & the Caribbean region on DialectAtlas.
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