Edo
A language of Nigeria
| Population | 1,000,000 (Wiesenfeld 1999). |
| Region | Bendel state, Ovia, Oredo, and Orhionmwon LGAs. |
| Language maps |
Nigeria, Map 6, reference number 328 Nigeria, Map 9, reference number 328 |
| Alternate names | Addo, Benin, Bini, Oviedo, Ovioba |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Edoid, North-Central, Edo-Esan-Ora |
| Language use | Official language. Used in adult education, history. |
| Language development | Taught in primary and secondary schools. Radio programs. TV. Dictionary. Bible: 1996. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
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