Hya language
Afro-Asiatic language spoken in Cameroon
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Hya is an Afro-Asiatic language spoken in northern Cameroon and neighboring regions of Nigeria.[1]
RegionFar North Province and neighboring Nigeria
Native speakers
3,000 (2002–2008)[1]Afro-Asiatic
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Chadic
- Biu–Mandara
- Bura–Higi
- Higi (A.3)
- Hya
- Higi (A.3)
- Bura–Higi
- Biu–Mandara
| Hya | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Cameroon, Nigeria |
| Region | Far North Province and neighboring Nigeria |
Native speakers | 3,000 (2002–2008)[1] |
Afro-Asiatic
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | hya |
| Glottolog | hyaa1239 |
Distribution
The Hya language is spoken only in Amsa, a locality situated about 10 km south of Rumsiki where Psikya is spoken, on the border with Nigeria (Mogodé commune, Mayo-Tsanaga department, Far North Region). It may be the same as the "Higi" dialect Ghyá as listed by R. Mohrlang.[2]
