Akhvakh
A language of Russian Federation (Europe)
| Population | 6,500 (2006 Koryakov). |
| Region | Southwest Dagestan. |
| Language map |
European Russia, reference number 2 |
| Alternate names | Axvax, Ashvado, ’Aqwalazul, Ghahvalal |
| Dialects | Kaxib, Northern Akhvakh, Southern Akhvakh (Tlyanub, Tsegob). Diverse ‘dialects’; communicate in Avar [ava]. |
| Classification | North Caucasian, East Caucasian, Avar-Andic, Andic |
| Language use | Home. Positive attitude. Also use Avar or Russian. |
| Language development | Dictionary. Grammar. |
| Writing system | Unwritten. |
| Comments | Muslim. |
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