| Batak | |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution: |
Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Genetic classification: |
Austronesian Malayo-Polynesian Nuclear MP Northwest Sumatran Batak |
| Subdivisions: |
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| ISO 639-2 and 639-5: | btk |
The seven Batak languages are spoken by the Batak people in the highlands of North Sumatra, Indonesia. They use the Batak alphabet. The languages are,
- Northern Batak: Pak-Pak Dairi, Batak Karo, Batak Alas-Kluet
- Batak Simalungun
- Southern Batak: Batak Angkola, Batak Toba, Batak Mandailing
There is also a Palawan Batak language, which is Austronesian but not otherwise related.
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