Karu, one of several languages called Baniwa, or in older sources Itayaine, is an Arawakan language spoken in Guainía, Colombia, Venezuela, and Amazonas, Brazil. It forms a subgroup with the Tariana, Piapoco, Resígaro and Guarequena languages.... Wikipedia
Language family: Arawakan > Northern > Upper Amazon > Eastern Nawiki > Karu
Native speakers: 12,000 (2001–2007)
Official language in: Brazil (São Gabriel da Cachoeira)