(documentation BeteLanguage EnglishLanguage "The BeteLanguage is a language of unknown classification from Nigeria. SIL code: BYF. ISO 639-2: mis. Population: Few speakers out of 3,000 population (1992). Region: Taraba State, Takum LGA, Bete town, at the foot of Bete mountain. Comments: Reported to have been close to Lufu and Bibi. The language is dying out. The people now speak Jukun. 6 subgroups: Aphan (Afan), Ruke, Osu, Agu, Botsu, Humiyan. Formerly had land disputes with the Tiv. Christian, traditional religion. Nearly extinct.(extract from http:/ / www.ethnologue.com/ )") |
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