Gvoko
A language of Nigeria
| Population | 20,000 in Nigeria (1990). Population total all countries: 21,000. |
| Region | Borno state, Gwoza LGA; Adamawa state, Michika LGA. Also in Cameroon. |
| Language map |
Nigeria, Map 4, reference number 234 |
| Alternate names | Gavoko, Gevoko, Ghboko, Kuvoko, Nggweshe, Ngoshe Sama, Ngoshe-Ndhang, Ngoshi, Ngossi, Ngweshe-Ndaghan |
| Dialects | A separate but related language to Glavda [glw] and Guduf [gdf]. |
| Classification | Afro-Asiatic, Chadic, Biu-Mandara, A, A.4, Mandara Proper, Glavda |
Also spoken in:
Cameroon
| Language name | Gvoko |
| Population | 1,000 in Cameroon (2000 SIL). |
| Region | Far North Province, Mayo-Tsanaga Division, Mokolo Subdivision, north of Tourou, Ngoshi village (different from Nggoshe). |
| Language map |
Northern Cameroon, reference number 15 |
| Alternate names | Gavoko, Gevoko, Ghboko, Kuvoko, Ngoshe-Ndhang, Ngoshi, Ngossi |
| Language use | Positive attitude. Also use Hdi [xed]. |
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