Reshe language
Kainji languages of Nigeria
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Reshe is the most divergent of the Kainji languages of Nigeria.[2][3] It is spoken on the northern and southern sides of Kainji Lake.[4] It is spoken in Yauri LGA, Kebbi State, and in Borgu LGA, Niger State.
NativetoNigeria
RegionKebbi State, Niger State
EthnicityGungawa, Yaurawa (Yauri)
Native speakers
(44,000 cited 1993)[1]| Reshe | |
|---|---|
| Tsureshe | |
| Native to | Nigeria |
| Region | Kebbi State, Niger State |
| Ethnicity | Gungawa, Yaurawa (Yauri) |
Native speakers | (44,000 cited 1993)[1] |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | res |
| Glottolog | resh1242 |
| ELP | Reshe |
PeopleBareshe
LanguageTsureshe
| Reshe | |
|---|---|
| People | Bareshe |
| Language | Tsureshe |
Birnin Yauri (Ireshe ubinə) is the ancient city of the Reshe people and is situated about five miles east of Yelwa.[5]