Bete
A language of Nigeria
| Population | 50 (1992). Ethnic population: 3,000. |
| Region | Taraba state, Takum LGA, Bete town, foot of Bete mountain, south of Wukari. |
| Language map |
Nigeria, Map 7, reference number 358 |
| Dialects | Reportedly similar to Lufu [ldq]. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Jukunoid |
| Language use | Shifted to Jukun [jbu]. |
| Comments | 6 subgroups: Aphan (Afan), Ruke, Osu, Agu, Botsu, Humiyan. Formerly had land disputes with the Tiv. Christian, traditional religion. Nearly extinct. |
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