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Baissa Fali language

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Native to
  
Nigeria

ISO 639-3
  
fah

Region
  
Taraba State

Glottolog
  
bais1242

Native speakers
  
("few left" cited 1992)

Language family
  
Niger–Congo Atlantic–Congo Benue–Congo ? (unclassified) Fali

Fali is an unclassified Benue-Congo language of Nigeria, spoken in the town of Baissa in Taraba State. The language is unwritten, and there are few to no speakers remaining.

Genetic affiliation

Baissa Fali belongs to the Benue–Congo sub-family of the Niger–Congo languages. Its position within this family remains a matter of discussion.

References

Baissa Fali language Wikipedia