Nogai
A language of Russian Federation (Europe)
| Population | 90,000 in Russian Federation (2002 census), decreasing. Population total all countries: 90,310. Ethnic population: 75,000. |
| Region | Northern Caucasus, Cherkes Ao. Also in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan. |
| Language map |
European Russia, reference number 25 |
| Alternate names | Nogaitsy, Nogalar, Nogay, Noghai, Noghay, Noghaylar |
| Dialects | White Nogai (Kuba), Black Nogai (Kara), Central Nogai. Slight dialect differences. |
| Classification | Altaic, Turkic, Western, Aralo-Caspian |
| Language use | Home, community. All ages. Positive attitude. Also use Russian or Karachai [krc]. |
| Language development | Taught in primary and secondary schools. Bible portions: 1659–1999. |
| Writing system | Cyrillic script. |
| Comments | Muslim (Sunni). |
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