More Bolivian Languages!

Since our last post covered Quechua, I felt it only fitting to follow up with one exploring two of the other languages native to Bolivia, namely Aymara and Guarani.  It should be noted that most speakers of indigenous languages are at least partially bilingual, speaking Spanish in addition to their native language.

The terms Aymara and Guarani refer to the people, culture, and language of their native speakers.  While Aymara is spoken almost exclusively in the Andes, speakers of Guarani can be found in Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil.  And, while Guarani has more native speakers, Aymara is still considered an official language in both Bolivia and Peru.

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aymara_language

http://www.native-languages.org/guarani.htm