Gao

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A language of Solomon Islands

ISO 639-3
gga
Alternate Names
Nggao
Population

1,220 (1999 SIL).

Location

Central Isabel island, Tausese southeast to Floakora point, primarily in Poro.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Western Oceanic, Meso Melanesian, New Ireland, South New Ireland-Northwest Solomonic, Santa Isabel, East
Language Use

Children increasingly using Cheke Holo [mrn] (2007). All domains. All ages. Most also use Cheke Holo [mrn] and Bughotu [bgt].

Writing
Latin script.