Evant
A language of Nigeria
| Population | 10,000 in Nigeria (1996 SIL). Population total all countries: 11,000. |
| Region | Cross River state, Obudu LGA. Also in Cameroon. |
| Language map |
Nigeria, Map 10, reference number 445 |
| Alternate names | Avand, Avande, Balegete, Belegete, Evand, Ovand, Ovande, Ovando |
| Dialects | Lexical similarity: 50% with Iceve-Maci [bec], Tiv [tiv], and Otank [uta]. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Tivoid |
| Comments | Traditional religion. |
Also spoken in:
Cameroon
| Language name | Evant |
| Population | 1,000 in Cameroon (1996 SIL). |
| Region | South West Province, Manyu Division, Akwaya Subdivision, Atolo and Matene I villages. |
| Language map |
Southwestern Cameroon, Enlarged Area, reference number 170 |
| Alternate names | Avand, Avande, Balegete, Belegete, Evand, Ovand, Ovande, Ovando |
| Language use | Also use Cameroon Pidgin [wes]. |
| Language development | Literacy is in English. |
| Comments | Traditional religion. |
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