GEY: a n extinct language of Cameroon

The following is the entry for this language as it appeared in the 14th edition (2000).
It was superseded by the corresponding entry in the 15th edition (2005). See also the corresponding entry in the current edition of Ethnologue.

SIL code: GUV

ISO 639-2: nic

Population Ethnic group has 1,900 (1982 SIL). 
Region East of Pitoa, Benoue Division, North Province.
Alternate names   GUEVE, GEWE
Classification Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, North, Adamawa-Ubangi, Adamawa, Gueve.
Comments The people are ethnically still somewhat distinct, but the language is extinct. They now speak Fulfulde. Extinct.

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