Tiv

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
tiv
Alternate Names
“Munshi” (pej.)
Population

2,210,000 in Nigeria (1991 UBS).

Location

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.

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Language Status

3 (Wider communication).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Tivoid
Language Development
Taught in primary schools. Dictionary. Grammar. Bible: 1964.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Tiv
Writing
Latin script, used since 1936.
Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.

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