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Anaang

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3anw

Population  1,400,000 (1991 census).
Region  Akwa Ibom state, Ikot Ekpene, Essien Udim, Abak, Ukanafun, and Oruk-Anam LGAs.
Language maps  Nigeria, Map 10, reference number 422
Nigeria, Map 9, reference number 422
Alternate names   Anang, Annang
Dialects  Ikot Ekpene, Abak, Ukanafun.
Classification  Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Cross River, Delta Cross, Lower Cross, Obolo, Efik
Language development  Taught in primary schools. TV.
Comments  Referred to locally as ‘Ekpene’, ‘Abak’, and ‘Ukanafun’.