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Fulfulde, Borgu

  • Alternate names: Benin-Togo Fulfulde, Fulbe-Borgu, Peul, Peulh Also: in Togo -- Benin-Togo Fulfulde, Fulani, Peul, Peulh
  • Scriptures published: New Testament (2010) Portions
  • Literacy: Literacy rate in first language: 1%. Among Fulfulde-speaking Gando people there are over 2,000 literates
  • Primary country: Benin
  • Region: Borgou Department, Nikki commune; Atakora, Donga, Zou, and Collines departments. Bakuure dialect: Borgou, north of N’Dali; Korakuure dialect: Central and south Borgou, Parakou area; Djougoure dialect: Donga-Atakora region from Djougou north to Burkina border; Tchabankeere dialect: Zou Department
  • Also used in: Nigeria, Togo
  • Religion: Muslim, traditional religion, Christian
  • Livelihood: Animal husbandry: dairy products
  • Number of users: 328,200 (280,000 in Benin (2002 SIL); 48,200 in Togo (Johnstone 1993))

(data from Ethnologue and other sources)

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