| 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
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| 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. |