Sar
A language of Chad
| Population | 183,000 (1993 census). 74,670 Madjingay (1964), 16,260 No (1964), 32,000 Nar (1977). |
| Region | Moyen-Chari and Mandoul regions, Sarh, Koumra, Balimba, Bessada, Bédaya, Djoli, Matékaga, and Koumogo cantons. |
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Southwestern Chad, reference number 118 |
| Alternate names | Sara, Sara Madjingay |
| Dialects | Majingai (Majinngay, Madjingaye, Madjingay, Madja Ngai), Nar, No. |
| Classification | Nilo-Saharan, Central Sudanic, West, Bongo-Bagirmi, Sara-Bagirmi, Sara, Sara Proper |
| Language use | Trade language. The principal language of Sarh. |
| Language development | République du Tschad. Ministère de l’Education Nationale. 2004. Tee Kum 1 and 2. Lecture écriture en Sar—CP 1 and 2. N’Djaména: gtz-Education. ELN and PARSET. Dictionary. NT: 1972–1986. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | Traditional religion, Christian, Muslim. |
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