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Krio-English/English-Krio Dictionary & Phrasebook
Hanne-Ruth Thompson
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Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2ZP; CBDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 96 x 18. Weight in Grams: 170.
Krio is a Creole language derived from English and several African languages. It is the lingua franca of Sierra Leone. Krio's unique history as a Creole language stems from the creation of Sierra Leone's capitol, Freetown, as a new home for repatriated former slaves in 1787. Spoken by approximately 5.5 million people, 90% of the population, Krio unites the various ethnic groups. Today, over a decade post-conflict, Sierra Leone is experiencing economic growth and sharing its stunning natural beauty through a nascent tourism industry. The only Krio dictionary and phrasebook available, this guide contains the first ever English-Krio word lists, ... Read more
Krio is a Creole language derived from English and several African languages. It is the lingua franca of Sierra Leone. Krio's unique history as a Creole language stems from the creation of Sierra Leone's capitol, Freetown, as a new home for repatriated former slaves in 1787. Spoken by approximately 5.5 million people, 90% of the population, Krio unites the various ethnic groups. Today, over a decade post-conflict, Sierra Leone is experiencing economic growth and sharing its stunning natural beauty through a nascent tourism industry. The only Krio dictionary and phrasebook available, this guide contains the first ever English-Krio word lists, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Hippocrene Books
Condition
New
Signed by the author
;Yes
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780781813358
SKU
V9780781813358
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