Bole–Tangale languages facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bole–Tangale |
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| A.2 West Chadic | |
| Geographic distribution: |
Bauchi, Yobe, Taraba, Gombe, Borno states of Nigeria |
| Linguistic classification: | Afro-Asiatic
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 West Chadic per Newman (1977)
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The Bole–Tangale languages (also called A.2 West Chadic languages) are a branch of West Chadic languages. They are spoken in Northeastern Nigeria.
Branches
The Bole–Tangale languages are:
- Bole (Bole–Tangale) (A.2)
- North (Bole proper): Bure, Karekare, Bole, Gera, Geruma, Deno, Galambu, Giiwo, Kubi, Ngamo, Maaka (Maagha), Ɓeele, Daza (Dazawa), ?Pali
- South (Tangale): Kwaami, Pero, Piya-Kwonci, Kulungv, Kholok, Nyam, Kushi (Goji), Kutto (Kupto), Tangale, Dera (Kanakuru)
Images for kids
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Main Chadic-speaking peoples in Nigeria
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