Koro Wachi

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
bqv
Alternate Names
Agere, Begbere-Ejar, Koro Agwe, Koro Makama, Koro Myamya, Miamia, Miamiya
Population

106,000 (2006 SIL).

Location

Kaduna State, Kachia LGA, Plateau State, Keffi LGA.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Plateau, Western, Northwestern, Koro
Dialects

Koro Miamia, Koro Waci (Koro Ache). Lexical similarity: most to Koro Ashe [ahs], Duya [ldb], and Nyankpa [yes]. These 4 languages are often referred to as the Koro Cluster.

Language Use

Vigorous. Home, market. All ages.

Language Development
Poetry. New media. Radio programs. Videos.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Koro Wachi
Writing
Latin script.
Other Comments

Koro is a cover term used for 2 distinct languages, Waci [bqv] and Ashe [ahs]. Christian.