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Jiru

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3jrr

Population  3,420 (2000).
Region  Taraba state, Karim Lamido LGA.
Language map  Nigeria, Map 8, reference number 361
Alternate names   Atak, Kir, Wiyap, Zhiru
Classification  Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Jukunoid, Central, Jukun-Mbembe-Wurbo, Wurbo
Comments  Traditional religion, Muslim, Christian.

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Academic Publications

VAN DYKEN, Julia, author. 1986. The genetic linguistic postulates: Some applications.