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Bete
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Language affiliation unclassified
Language affiliation (details) Unclassified
Geographic locations Nigeria, Gongola State, Wukari Division, Ayikiben District, Bete town.
Language situation Moribund language: only a few elderly speakers are left
General presentation of the language The language remains unclassified regarding its linguistic affiliation. It is probably related to the Lufu and Bibi languages.
Number of speakers Few speakers left of about 3,000 members of the ethnic group (1992)
Socio-linguistic context – description Bete is spoken by the people of the same name which is subdivised in six sub-groups: Aphan(Afan), Ruke, Osu, Agu, Botsu and Humiyan. Nowadays, the Bete people speak Jukun. The Bete language is nearly extinct.
ISO standard codes (639-2 / 639-3) [BYF]
Unicode support Yes

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