Akeu

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A language of China

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aeu

Alternate Names

Ake, Aki, Akui

Population

10,000 (2004 E. Johnson). Ethnic population: 10,000 (2008 T. Kosonen). Total users in all countries: 12,400.

Location

Yunnan province: Xishuangbanna prefecture, most villages in Jinhong county, some in Mengla county.

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Southwestern China

Central Myanmar

Language Status

6b (Threatened). Language of recognized nationality: Hani.

Classification

Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Southern

Dialects

None known. Reportedly similar to Akha [ahk].

Language Use

All ages. Also use Akha [ahk].

Language Development

Literature. NT: 2015.

Language Resources

OLAC resources in and about Akeu

Writing

Latin script [Latn], developed in 2005, used mainly in Thailand and Myanmar.

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Laos

Language nameAkeu

Population Full

1,000 (1996 E. Johnson).

Location

Phongsali province: Gnot Ou district.

Alternate Names

Aki, Akui, Gaolkheel

Status

7 (Shifting).

Language Use

All ages.

Other Comments

Non-indigenous.

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Myanmar

Language nameAkeu

Population Full

1,000 (2004 E. Johnson).

Location

Shan state: Kengtung and Mongla townships.

Alternate Names

Akheu, Aki, Akui, Gaolkheel

Status

5 (Developing).

Language Use

Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes.

Language Development

Some communities have literacy classes.

Other Comments

Non-indigenous.

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Thailand

Language nameAkeu

Population Full

400 (2006 E. Johnson).

Location

Chiang Rai province: Mae Suai and Wiang Pa Pao districts.

Alternate Names

Aki, Akui, Gaolkheel

Status

6a (Vigorous).

Language Use

Home, Community; Mixed Use: Work, Religion. All ages.

Other Comments

Non-indigenous.

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