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Quechua, Eastern Apurímac

  • Alternate names: Apurímac Quechua, Quechua del Este de Apurímac
  • Scriptures published: New Testament (2013) Portions (1974--2013) Selections (2001)
  • Literacy: Literacy rate in first language: 1%--3%. 40,000 nonliterate adults. 35% of adults, or 20% of total population (census). In rural areas 48% of the adults are nonliterate. Literacy rate in second language: 40%--50% (According to census: 65%). Taught in primary schools
  • Primary country: Peru
  • Region: Apurímac Region, Abancay, Grau, Cotabambas, Antabamba Ayamaraes, and Andahuaylas provinces; Arequipa Region, La Unión province
  • Religion: Christian, traditional religion
  • Status: Language of recognized nationality in Peru
  • Number of users: 200,000

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