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Gwandara

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3gwn

Population  27,300 (2000).
Region  Niger state, Suleija LGA; Federal Capital Territory; Kaduna state, Kachia LGA; Nassarawa state, Keffi, Lafia, Nasarawa, and Akwanga LGAs.
Language maps  Nigeria, Map 2, reference number 92
Nigeria, Map 6, reference number 92
Nigeria, Map 7, reference number 92
Alternate names   Kwandara
Dialects  Gwandara Karashi, Gwandara Koro, Gwandara Southern (Kyan Kyar), Gwandara Eastern (Toni), Gwandara Gitata, Nimbia.
Classification  Afro-Asiatic, Chadic, West, A, A.1
Language use  Also use Hausa [hau].
Language development  Dictionary.
Comments  Traditional religion, Muslim.