Also Known As:
Sbalti, Baltistani, Bhotia of Baltistan, Baltī, Sbalt, Bhōṭiā of Baltistan
Dialects & Varieties
Language policy, multilingualism and language vitality in Pakistan
Tariq Rahman. 2006. "Language Policy, Multilingualism and Language Vitality in Pakistan." In Lesser-known languages of South Asia: status and policies, case studies and applications of information technology, edited by Anju Saxena and Lars Borin. 73-106. Mouton de Gruyter.
At risk
60 percent certain, based on the evidence available
270,000 (Pakistan); 337,000 (Worldwide)
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
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Almost all members of the community or ethnic group speak the language, and the number of speakers is stable or increasing.
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Domains of Use
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Used in most domains, including official ones such as government, mass media, education, etc.
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Speakers
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Location and Context
Countries
Pakistan
Location Description
Baltistan
Government Support
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Institutional Support
Cultivated by language activists and media persons (radio announcers etc.)
Speakers' Attitude
Positive language attitudes
Other Languages Used By The Community
Some bilingualism in Urdu, especially among the educated and the employed.
Number of Other Language Speakers:
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Domains of Other Languages:
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Writing Systems
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