Tulishi
A language of Sudan
| Population | 8,630 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977). 3,000 Kamda, 2,500 Tulishi. |
| Region | North, Nuba Hills west edge hills, Jebel Tulishi south of Katla; Jebel Kamdang north of Lagowa, south of Tulishi, Laati, Lawwa, Ntukungnge, Aabiisa, Nattilongke, Aliyooro Manadaha, Thudhi, Kirakaati vilages. Lagawa largest village, Kam’da administrative center. |
| Language map |
Sudan, Enlarged Area, reference number 39 |
| Alternate names | Kuntulishi, Thulishi, Tulesh |
| Dialects | Tulishi, Kamda (Kamdang), Dar El Kabira (Turuj, Truj, Logoke, Minjimmina). Dar el Kabira and Kamdang dialects are similar. |
| Classification | Nilo-Saharan, Kadugli-Krongo |
| Language use | Also use Sudanese Arabic [apd]. |
| Language development | Orthography and literacy materials developed. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
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