KHAM, MAIKOTI: a language of Nepal

Between the 14th and 15th editions this language code was retired from use.
Reason: The speech variety denoted by the code was merged into another language.
Remedy:  Change all instances of ZKM to kjl

The following is the entry for this language as it appeared in the 14th edition (2000).

SIL code: ZKM

ISO 639-2: sit

Population 2,500 (1993). 
Region Western hills, Rukum and Rolpa districts, Rapti Zone.
Alternate names   MAIKOTI
Classification Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Himalayish, Mahakiranti, Kham-Magar-Chepang-Sunwari, Kham.
Comments Different from Takale and other Kham. Literacy rate in first language: Below 1%. Literacy rate in second language: Below 5%.

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