South Bolivian Quechua
The Quechua of the Bolivian highlands. The largest Quechua variety by national share of speakers and one of Bolivia's recognised official languages.
- Spoken in
- Approximate centre
- -19.04°, -65.26°
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Bolivian Quechua vs Kichwa
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