Terik

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A language of Kenya

ISO 639-3
tec
Alternate Names
Nyang’ori
Population

601,000 (2009 census), increasing.

Location

Rift Valley Province, Uasin Gishu and Nandi districts.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Northwest, B, Teke (B.74)
Dialects

Similar to Nandi [niq].

Language Use

All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Kiswahili [swh].

Language Development
Radio programs.