Hano
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A language of Vanuatu
Alternate Names
Bwatvenua, Lamalanga, Loltong, Nonda, North Pentecost Language, North Raga, Qatvenua, Raxa, Vunmarama
Autonym
Raga
User Population
7,500 (2017 A. Gray).
Location
Penama province: south Maewo, north Pentecost (Raga), and Whitsuntide islands.
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Language Status
3 (Wider communication).
Dialects
Nggasai (Kasai). Slight dialect differences; the last Nggasai dialect speaker died in 1999.
Typology
SVO; dual number; 18 consonants and 5 vowels; stress on penultimate syllable; inclusive/exclusive pronouns; alienable/inalienable possession.
Language Use
Home, community; mixed: Work, Religion. Used by all.
Language Development
Literacy rate in L2: 90% at a very basic level. Taught as subject in primary schools in grades 1 and 2. Literature. Dictionary. NT: 1930.