Alternate Names: Sari Yogur, Sarig, Sarygh Uygur, Sary-Uighur, Ya Lu, Yellow Uighur, Yugu, Yuku
Status Notes: Language of recognized nationality: Yugur.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 4,600 (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population: 7,000 (Bradley 2007).
Language Use: Decreasing use. Religion, some commerce, oral literature. Positive attitudes. Also use Mandarin Chinese [cmn].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L2: 85% (2000 census, Yugur nationality). Written Chinese is in use.
Typology: SOV.
Nation of Origin: China
Other Comments: Buddhist (Lamaist), traditional religion.