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Sur

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3tdl

Population  5,000 (1998 R. Blench).
Region  Bauchi state, Tafawa Balewa LGA; Plateau state, Pankshin LGA.
Language map  Nigeria, Map 3, reference number 168
Alternate names   Dishili, Myet, Nsur, Suru, Tapshin, Tapshinawa
Classification  Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Plateau, Tarokoid
Language use  Also use Ngas [anc].
Comments  Traditional religion.