It was traditionally classified as an Atlantic language, but this is no longer accepted in more recent studies.
[2] Previously, Fields (2004) had classified Gola as a Mel language most closely related to Bullom and Kisi.
[3] According to Ethnologue, Gola is spoken in widespread regions across Liberia.
[4] Multiple writing systems have been used to transcribe the Gola language.
Until recently, the Vai script was used across Liberia and Sierra Leone.