Kainji | |
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Geographic distribution: |
Kainji Lake, Nigeria |
Linguistic classification: |
Niger–Congo
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Glottolog: | kain1275 |
The sixty or so Kainji languages are spoken by about 900,000 people in Nigeria. Four of the largest are Tsuvadi (150,000), Cishingini and Tsishingini (100,000 each)—all from the Kambari branch; and Clela (= C'lela, Lela) (100,000), of the Duka branch.
The most divergent of the Kainji languages are Resh, Laru, and Lopa. Subclassification of the other branches is not yet clear. A division between East and West Kainji is no longer maintained.