Boano language (Sulawesi)

The Boano language is an Austronesian language spoken on the island of Boano, located off the southwestern coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is classified within the Celebic subgroup of the Austronesian language family. The language is spoken by the Boano people, and is distinct from other languages in the region. Information on its precise number of speakers varies, and it may be considered a smaller or less widely spoken language. Linguistic research on Boano has contributed to the broader understanding of the languages and cultures of Sulawesi. The language is related to, but distinct from, other languages in the region, such as those spoken on the mainland of Sulawesi.