Nzanyi

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
nja
Alternate Names
Jeng, Jenge, Kobotshi, Njai, Njanyi, Njei, Njeing, Njeny, Nzangi, Zani, Zany
Population

77,000 in Nigeria (1993). Population total all countries: 86,000.

Location

Adamawa State, Maiha LGA. Also in Cameroon.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Afro-Asiatic, Chadic, Biu-Mandara, A, A.8
Dialects

Dede, Hoode, Lovi, Magara, Maiha, Mutidi, Nggwoli, Paka, Rogede.

Language Development
Schools in almost all villages, but enrollment often low.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Nzanyi
Writing
Unwritten.
Other Comments

Muslim, traditional religion, Christian.

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