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Krache

A language of Ghana

ISO 639-3kye

Population  58,000 (2004 SIL), increasing.
Region  Central, near Nchimburu, Kete Krachi area.
Language map  Ghana, reference number 39
Alternate names   Krachi, Krakye
Classification  Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Kwa, Nyo, Potou-Tano, Tano, Guang, North Guang
Language use  Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Some also use Akan [aka].
Language development  High level of school attendance.
Writing system  Latin script.
Comments  Traditional religion.

Entries from the SIL Bibliography about this language:

Academic Publications

SNIDER, Keith L., author. 1989. North Guang comparative wordlist: Chumburung, Krachi, Nawuri, Gichode, Gonja.

SNIDER, Keith L., author. 1990. "Tonal upstep in Krachi: Evidence for a register tier."