Abkhaz

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A language of Georgia

Location

Abkhazia region: Black Sea coast, separate areas near Gudaut’a and Och’amch’re.

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Germany

Language NameAbkhaz

User Population

5,000 in Germany (2014 NCRP).

Language Status

Unestablished.

Other Comments

Non-indigenous.

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Russian Federation

Language NameAbkhaz

User Population

6,790 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Ethnic population: 11,200 (2010 census).

Language Status

Unestablished.

Other Comments

Non-indigenous.

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Syria

Language NameAbkhaz

User Population

5,000 in Syria (2014 NCRP).

Language Status

Unestablished.

Other Comments

Non-indigenous.

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Turkey

Language NameAbkhaz

User Population

48,600 in Turkey (2019). Ethnic population: 150,000 (2014 NCRP).

Location

Eskisehir, Izmir, and Sakarya provinces.

Alternate Names

Abxazo

Dialects

Bzyb, Abzhui, Samurzakan.

Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Language Use

Some young people, all adults. Also use Turkish [tur].

Other Comments

Non-indigenous. Muslim.

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Abkhaz

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A language of Georgia

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