Xârâcùù

A language of New Caledonia

ISO 639: ane
Alternate Names: Anesu, Canala, Haraneu, Kanala, Naa Xaracuu, Xaracii
Population: 5,730 (2009 census).
Location:: North and South provinces: east coast, Canala and Thio; west coast Boulouparis and La Foa.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Central-Eastern Oceanic, Remote Oceanic, New Caledonian, Southern, South, Xaracuu-Xaragure
Typology: SVO, VOS; classifiers; dual number; definite article; 26 consonants and 34 vowels; stress on the first syllable; inclusive/exclusive pronouns; alienable/inalienable possession.
Language Use: Positive attitudes.
Language Development: Taught in primary schools. Taught in secondary schools at 2 junior high schools. Videos. Dictionary. Grammar.
Other Comments: Christian.

Location: North and South provinces: east coast, Canala and Thio; west coast Boulouparis and La Foa.