Dendi
A language of Benin
| Population | 30,000 in Benin (1995 SIM). Population total all countries: 32,050. |
| Region | Atakora and Borgou provinces, along Niger River, Medru River to Nigeria border, down to Kandi. Many at Djogou and towns in the north. Also in Nigeria. |
| Language map |
Benin, reference number 12 |
| Alternate names | Dandawa |
| Dialects | Closely related language to Zarma [dje] and Songhay [hmb]. They form a dialect subgroup. |
| Classification | Nilo-Saharan, Songhai, Southern |
| Language use | Language of wider communication. Market. Also use French. |
| Language development | Literacy rate in L1: 1%–30%. Radio programs. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 1995. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | Muslim, Christian. |
Also spoken in:
Nigeria
| Language name | Dendi |
| Population | 2,050 in Nigeria (2000). |
| Region | Kebbi state, Argungu and Bagudo LGAs, on upper Niger River. |
| Language map |
Nigeria, Map 1, reference number 3 |
| Alternate names | Dandawa |
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