Anufo

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A language of Ghana

ISO 639-3
cko
Alternate Names
Chakosi, Chokosi, Kyokosi, Tchokossi, Tiokossi
Population

66,000 in Ghana (2003). Population total all countries: 151,900.

Location

Northern region: Wawjayga area.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Kwa, Nyo, Potou-Tano, Tano, Central, Bia, Northern
Language Use

Also use English [eng].

Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Literacy rate in L2: Below 5%. Radio programs. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 2006.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Anufo
Writing

Latin script [Latn], used since 1993.

Other Comments

Large migration to Togo. Ethnic autonym: Anufo; Ethnonym: Chokosi. Traditional religion, Muslim.

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