ddn ISO 639

Songhay Autonyms

Dendi

Dendi is a language of wider communication that originated in Benin, Niger, and Nigeria. It belongs to the Nilo-Saharan language family. Direct evidence is lacking, but the language is thought to be used as a first language by all in the ethnic community. It is taught as a subject of instruction in education.

  • Geography

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  • Population

    10K to 1M
  • Language Vitality

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It belongs to the Nilo-Saharan language family.