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Ahanta
A language of Ghana
ISO 639-3: aha
| Population |
142,000 (2003). |
| Region |
Southwest coast. |
| Language map |
Ghana, reference number 4
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| Classification |
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Kwa, Nyo, Potou-Tano, Tano, Central, Bia, Southern |
| Language use |
Vigorous. Also use some Akan [aka] or Nzema [nzi]. |
| Language development |
Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Literacy rate in L2: 5%–15%. Radio programs. Bible portions: 2002. |
| Writing system |
Latin script. |
| Comments |
Agriculturalists. Traditional religion, Christian. |
Entries from the SIL Bibliography about this language:
Vernacular Publications
Ayɩnda zumalɛ buuku 1. 2000.
Ayɩnda zumalɛ buuku 2. 2000.