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Sapo language

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Kru language spoken in Liberia
Sapo
Native toLiberia
Native speakers36,000 (2006)
Language familyNiger–Congo?
Language codes
ISO 639-3krn
Glottologsapo1251

The Sapo language, also known as Sarpo or Southern Krahn, is a Kru language of the Niger–Congo language family. It is spoken in eastern Liberia, primarily in Grand Gedeh County and Sinoe County, by the Sapo people. Its dialects include: Juarzon, Kabade (Karbardae), Nomopo (Nimpo), Putu, Sinkon (Senkon), and Waya (Wedjah).

See also

References

  1. Sapo at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
Languages of Liberia
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