Oku

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A language of Cameroon

ISO 639-3
oku
Alternate Names
Bvukoo, Ebkuo, Ekpwo, Kuo, Ukfwo, Uku
Population

40,000 (1991 L. Davis).

Location

North West Region, Bui division, west Jakiri subdivision, Mt. Oku and Lake Oku areas.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Wide Grassfields, Narrow Grassfields, Ring, Center
Language Development
Literacy rate in L2: 5%–15%. Taught in primary schools. Poetry. Magazines. Radio programs. Videos. Bible portions: 1999.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Oku
Writing
Latin script.
Other Comments

Distinct from Kuo [xuo] which is Adamawa.