Qusqu Runasimi
The Quechua of the Cusco region in southern Peru. Often used as a reference variety for Southern Quechua and the medium of much of modern Quechua-language media.
- Spoken in
- Approximate centre
- -13.53°, -71.97°
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Cusco Quechua vs Kichwa
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