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Alternate names: Abakan Tatar, Hakass, Khakhass, Xakas, Yenisei, Yennisej Tatar Also: in China -- Abakan Tatar, Fuyü Gïrgïs, Fuyu Ka'erkezi, Hakasi, Khakhas, Khakhass, Manchurian Kirghiz, Yenisei Tatar
Scriptures published: Portions (1995--2008)
Literacy: Literacy rate in first language: 50% (2007 SIL). Khakas books often self-published and difficult to obtain. Literacy rate in second language: 95% in Russian. . Y as a subject in selected schools
Primary country: Russian Federation
Region: Khakassia Republic, north of Altai mountains; Krasnoyarsk District, north; Tuva Republic; scattered throughout Russia
Also used in: China
Religion: Traditional religion, Christian (Orthodox)
Livelihood: Traditional economy: sheep, goats, cattle, horses; agriculture, industrial workers, mining
Status: Statutory language of provincial identity in Russian Federation
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