Saami, Pite

SJE

nearly extinct

Alternate Names: Arjeplog Saami, “Lapp” (pej.), Pite, Saami

Genealogy:

Uralic
Sami
Western
Northern

Demographics: 20 in Sweden (Salminen 2007). Ethnic population: 2,000 (1995 M. Krauss).

Language Use: Increased literary activity. Also use Swedish [swe].

Language Development: Literacy rate in L2: 75%–100%.

Nation of Origin: Sweden

Other Comments: Pite Saami very distinct.