Dera
PrintA language of Nigeria
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Kanakuru
Population
20,000 (1973 SIL).
Location
Adamawa State, Guyuk LGA; Borno State, Biu LGA.
Language Maps
Language Status
5 (Developing).
Classification
Dialects
Gasi, Shani, Shellen.
Language Use
Language Development
Many are educated. Most villages have primary schools. Grammar. Bible portions: 1937.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script.
Traditional religion, Muslim, Christian.