Tiv
A language of Nigeria
| Population | 2,210,000 in Nigeria (1991 UBS). |
| Region | Benue state, Makurdi, Gwer, Gboko Kwande, Vandeikya, and Katsina Ala LGAs; Plateau state, Lafia LGA; Taraba state, Bali, Takum, and Wukari LGAs. Also in Cameroon. |
| Language maps |
Nigeria, Map 10, reference number 351 Nigeria, Map 7, reference number 351 |
| Alternate names | “Munshi” |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Tivoid |
| Language use | Language of wider communication. |
| Language development | Taught in primary schools. Dictionary. Grammar. Bible: 1964. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | Christian, traditional religion. |
Also spoken in:
Cameroon
| Language name | Tiv |
| Population | Few in Cameroon. |
| Region | South West Province, Manyu Division, northeast of Akwaya on Nigeria border, Njobo (Njawbaw) village. |
| Language map |
Southwestern Cameroon, Enlarged Area, reference number 167 |
| Language development | Literacy rate in L2: 15%–25%. |
| Comments | Christian, traditional religion. |
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