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A language of
Guyana
Location
Widespread. Possibly also in French Guiana.
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French Guiana
Language Name
Guyanese English Creole
User Population
4,200 in French Guiana (2019), based on ethnicity.
Language Status
Unestablished.
Other Comments
Non-indigenous.
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Suriname
Language Name
Guyanese English Creole
User Population
68,000 in Suriname (2018).
Location
Nickerie district: Courantyne river mouth.
Alternate Names
Creolese, Gaiyniiz, Guyanese Creole
Language Status
8a (Moribund).
Language Use
All domains. Older adults only. Negative attitudes. Shifted to Dutch [nld]. Used as L2 by Warao [wba].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L2: 25%–50%.
Other Comments
Non-indigenous. Christian, Hindu, Muslim.
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