Annobonese Creole
Annobonese Creole is a Portuguese creole known to its speakers as Fa d'Ambu or Fá d'Ambô (Portuguese: Fala de Ano-Bom). It is spoken on the Annobón and Bioko Islands off the coast of Equatorial Guinea, mostly by people of mixed African, Portuguese and Spanish descent. It is called annobonense or annobonés in Spanish.
| Annobonese | |
|---|---|
| Fa d'Ambu | |
| Native to | Equatorial Guinea |
| Region | mainly on Annobón island; Bioko island; some speakers in Equatorial Guinea's mainland |
Native speakers | 6,600 (2017) |
Portuguese creoles
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | fab |
| Glottolog | fada1250 |
| Linguasphere | 51-AAC-ae |
The attitude in the Equatorial Guinea towards this language is positive. It is taught in special courses in the capital city of Malabo.
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