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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
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780781813358
SKU
V9780781813358
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