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Vakinankaratra dialect
Austronesian language of Madagascar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vakinankaratra is a dialect[1] of the Malagasy language spoken in the Vakinankaratra Region, after which it is named.[2] It bears significant resemblance to the Merina dialect.
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Classification
Vakinankaratra is an Austronesian language part of the Plateaux branch of Malagasy language.[3]
Characteristics
Vakinankaratra dialect is a dialect very close to Merina but influenced by Betsileo.
Geographic distribution
The Vakinankaratra dialect is spoken in the Vakinankaratra Region, particularly in the districts of Antsirabe I District, Antsirabe II District, Betafo District, and Mandoto District. It is the popular dialect of the city of Antsirabe.[4]
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