Wa, Parauk

• Alternate names: Baraog, Phalok, Praok, Standard Wa, Wa Also: in China -- Baraog, Baroke, Buliu, Bulu, Burao, Phalok, Praok, Wa
• Scriptures published: Bible (2006--2012) New Testament (1938) Portions (1934--1935)
• Literacy: Literacy classes. Literacy rate in second language: Shan [shn] 2% (males). Not taught in primary schools. N
• Primary country: Myanmar (Burma)
• Region: Northeast Shan State, upper Salween river area; East Shan State, Kengtung area; resettling since 2000 in southeast Shan State, Mong Hsat and Mong Ton townships, especially Mong Yawn, Pong Pa Kyin, and Mong Kyut town areas
• Also used in: China, Thailand
• Religion: Traditional religion, Christian, Buddhist
• Livelihood: Agriculturalists
• Status: De facto provincial language in Myanmar
• Number of users: 805,700 (400,000; 399,000)

(data from Ethnologue and other sources)

Scripture

• Forum of Bible Agencies International: Find a Bible in Wa, Parauk
• World Bibles: all known Scripture available in Wa, Parauk on the web
• Joshua Project: Wa, Parauk — facts and resources

Other

• ScriptSource: writing systems of the world
• Ethnologue entry for Wa, Parauk — detailed linguistic information.