Nzanyi
A language of Nigeria
| Population | 77,000 in Nigeria (1993). Population total all countries: 86,000. |
| Region | Adamawa state, Maiha LGA. Also in Cameroon. |
| Language map |
Nigeria, Map 5, reference number 252 |
| Alternate names | Jeng, Jenge, Kobotshi, Njai, Njanyi, Njei, Njeing, Njeny, Nzangi, Zani, Zany |
| Dialects | Paka, Rogede, Nggwoli, Hoode, Maiha, Magara, Dede, Mutidi, Lovi. |
| Classification | Afro-Asiatic, Chadic, Biu-Mandara, A, A.8 |
| Language development | Schools in almost all villages, but enrollment usually low. |
| Comments | Agriculturalists. Muslim, traditional religion, Christian. |
Also spoken in:
Cameroon
| Language name | Nzanyi |
| Population | 9,000 in Cameroon. |
| Region | North Province, Mayo-Louti Division, Mayo-Oulo Subdivision, Doumo region, west of Dourbeye near Nigeria border. |
| Language map |
Northern Cameroon, reference number 49 |
| Alternate names | Jeng, Kobochi, Kobotshi, Mzangyim, Njai, Njanyi, Njegn, Njei, Njeng, Njeny, Nzangi, Zani, Zany |
| Dialects | Holma. |
| Comments | Muslim, traditional religion. |
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