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EQUATORIAL GUINEA: What sign languages are used in Equatorial Guinea?




This article can help you answer the following questions:



 

Where is Equatorial Guinea?




 


How many Deaf / Hard of Hearing people are in Equatorial Guinea?


There are an estimated 46,290 Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Equatorial Guinea.




This percentage is a rough estimation: 3.3% of the general population. Lack of research make estimating these numbers difficult. The World Health Organization estimates 5% of the world population has significant hearing loss. Keep in mind that developing nations typically have a much higher number of Deaf and Hard of Hearing populations.



 


What sign languages are used in Equatorial Guinea?


  • Unknown (most likely a form of ASL)




Written / spoken languages in Equatorial Guinea:

  • Fang

  • Bube

  • Annobonese

  • Creole

  • Kombe

  • Kwasio

  • Spanish

  • French

  • Portuguese


 

How do you say Equatorial Guinea in sign language?





 

Where can I learn Equatorial Guinean Sign Language online?


This language is not yet available. If you would like to learn this language, please request it here: https://www.intersignuniversity.com/sign-languages





InterSign University offers many international sign language courses. Check them out here:



 


What Deaf organizations are located in Equatorial Guinea?




Source: Gallaudet

 

Additional sign language resources for Equatorial Guinea





We will update this section as more information becomes available.

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