Khana

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639: ogo
Alternate Names: Kana, Ogoni
Population: 434,000 (2020).
Location:: Akwa Ibom state: Oruk Anam LGA, Wiisoe village; Rivers state: Khana LGA.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Cross River, Delta Cross, Ogoni, East
Dialects: Yeghe, Norkhana, Ken-Khana, Boúe, Nyo-Kana, Babbe. Reportedly similar to Gokana [gkn] and Tee [tkq].
Language Use: Khana is the largest language of the Ogonoid group and therefore Gokana [gkn], Baan [bjv], and Tee [tkq] tend to learn it. Used by all. Also use Gokana [gkn]. Also use Ibibio [ibb].
Language Development: Grammar. Bible: 1968.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Khana
Writing: Latin script [Latn].

Location: Akwa Ibom state: Oruk Anam LGA, Wiisoe village; Rivers state: Khana LGA.