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Archi

A language of Russian Federation (Europe)

ISO 639-3aqc

Population  1,200 (2006 Koryakov). Ethnic population: 1,000 (1990 A. E. Kibrik).
Region  Southern Dagestan, Arsha community upper Risor River. 8 villages.
Language map  European Russia, reference number 4
Alternate names   Archin, Archintsy, Arshashdib, Archsel, Archib
Dialects  One of the most divergent Lezgian (Lezgic) languages.
Classification  North Caucasian, East Caucasian, Lezgic, Archi
Language use  Home. Positive attitude. Also use Avar [ava] or Russian. Avar used as the literary language.
Language development  Dictionary. Grammar.
Comments  Muslim.