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Krio

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Krio is an English-based creole language spoken in Sierra Leone. It is derived from English and various African languages, making it the mother tongue of the Creoles and the country's lingua franca. While English serves as the official language for administration, education, and commerce, Krio is widely used in daily communication. The language's origins are possibly linked to the Yoruba word for "Christian," ultimately stemming from the Portuguese term for "Creole".12

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