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Nkonya
A language of Ghana
ISO 639-3: nko
| Population |
28,000 (2004 SIL). |
| Region |
Southeast, northwest of Éwé [ewe]. Some among Gua [gwx]. |
| Language map |
Ghana, reference number 48
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| Classification |
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Kwa, Nyo, Potou-Tano, Tano, Guang, North Guang |
| Language use |
Also use Éwé [ewe], or Akan [aka]. |
| Language development |
Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Literacy rate in L2: 5%–15%. Bible portions. |
| Writing system |
Latin script. |
| Comments |
Traditional religion. |
Entries from the SIL Bibliography about this language:
Academic Publications
Peacock, Katie. 1997. "Proverbs as insight into worldview."
Vernacular Publications
Nkonya ɔwolo klahɛ 1. 1992.