Hya
A language of Cameroon
| Population | 940 in Cameroon (2002 SIL). |
| Region | Far North Province, Mayo-Tsanaga Division, Mokolo Subdivision, Amsa. Also in Nigeria. |
| Language map |
Northern Cameroon, reference number 43 |
| Alternate names | Ghye, Za |
| Dialects | Similar to Kamwe [hig] of Nigeria. Lexical similarity: 62% with Psikye [kvj]. |
| Classification | Afro-Asiatic, Chadic, Biu-Mandara, A, A.3 |
| Language use | All domains. Also use Psikye. |
| Language development | Positive attitude toward literacy. |
| Comments | Agriculturalists. |
Also spoken in:
Nigeria
| Language name | Hya |
| Region | Tukwri, Shike, Ligwe and Gameta villages. |
| Language map |
Nigeria, Map 5, reference number 247 |
| Alternate names | Ghye, Za |
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