Wané

HWA

vigorous

Alternate Names: Hwane, Ngwané

Genealogy:

Niger-Congo
Atlantic-Congo
Volta-Congo
Kru
Eastern
Bakwe

Demographics: 2,100 (1993 SIL).

Language Use: Positive attitudes. Also use Bakwé [bjw], French [fra].

Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Literacy rate in L2: 15%–25%.

Nation of Origin: Côte d’Ivoire

Other Comments: Intermarry frequently with the Bakwe. Christian, traditional religion.