Kawésqar
Also known as: Qawasqar, Alacalufe
The last surviving Alacalufan language, spoken at Puerto Edén on Wellington Island in the fjords of Chilean Patagonia. The language of the last nomadic canoe peoples of the southern channels; fewer than ten fluent speakers remain.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Kawésqar?
Kawésqar is a dialect of the Kawésqar language.
Which region is Kawésqar associated with?
Kawésqar is part of the Latin America & the Caribbean region on DialectAtlas.
Is Kawésqar known by other names?
Yes — Kawésqar is also referred to as Qawasqar, Alacalufe.
How many people speak Kawésqar?
Kawésqar is spoken by approximately 8 people.
Is Kawésqar endangered?
Kawésqar is critically endangered. Only a small number of mostly elderly speakers remain, and the variety is at imminent risk of being lost.