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Alternate names: Baangingi', Balanguingui, Bangingi, Bangingih Sama, Northern Sama, Sama Bangingih, Samal Also: in Malaysia -- Baangingi', Balagnini, Balangingi, Balangingi Bajau, Balanian, Balanini, Balignini, Banadan, Bangingih Sama, Binadan, Northern Sinama, Sama, Sama Bangingih
Scriptures published: Portions (1979--2009) Selections
Literacy: Most urban men are literate. Literacy rate in second language: 40%--45%. Not taught in primary schools. N
Primary country: Philippines
Region: Western Mindanao, Sulu archipelago northeast of Jolo, Zamboanga coast peninsula and islands and Basilan island. Northern Sama dialect: Luzon, White Beach near Subic bay; Lutangan dialect: Olutangga island. Possibly on Luzon and Palawan
Also used in: Malaysia
Religion: Muslim
Livelihood: Fishermen; traders; agriculturalists; professional
Number of users: 80,000 (80,000 in Philippines (2007 SIL); )