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> When only 20-30% of the population can speak correctly a language, how long can it survive? When it has the same legal rights as the dominant language, gover
by AlunAlun 8y ago
> When only 20-30% of the population can speak correctly a language, how long can it survive?
When it has the same legal rights as the dominant language, government funds to help run media and entertainment, and a strong culture determined to nurture it, I would argue that it can survive indefinitely. All of which are the case for Basque, which is in fairly rude health at the moment.