Akawaio language
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Akawaio language
| Akawaio | |
|---|---|
| Ingarikó, Kapon | |
| Spoken in | Guyana, Venezuela |
| Ethnicity | Akawaio |
| Native speakers | 5,400 (1997–2002) |
| Language family | |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | ake |
Akawaio is a Cariban language spoken mainly in Guyana, most commonly in the region of the Upper Mazaruni. Though many speakers don't live in villages, there are a number of population centers, notably Kamarang, Jawalla, Waramadong, and Kako. Some 6,000 people speak Akawaio. It is also spoken to a lesser extent in Venezuela.
Akawaio is one of several closely related languages called Ingarikó and Kapong.
References
External links
- Akawaio language at Ethnologue (16th ed., 2009)
- Entry for Akawaio at Rosetta Project
- Akawaio Sample Language
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