Efik
A language of Nigeria
| Population | 400,000 in Nigeria (1998). Population total all countries: 405,260. |
| Region | Cross River state, Calabar Municipality, Odukpani and Akamkpa LGAs; Akwa Ibom state, Itu town. Also in United States. |
| Language map |
Nigeria, Map 10, reference number 490 |
| Alternate names | Calabar |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Cross River, Delta Cross, Lower Cross, Obolo, Efik |
| Language use | Official language. 2,000,000 L2 speakers, though decreasing in use as a L2. The major dialect and language of the Ibibio-Efik group. Used in adult education, university courses. |
| Language development | Taught in primary and secondary schools. Radio programs. TV. Dictionary. Grammar. Bible: 1868–1995. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | SVO. Christian. |
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