Volta-Niger
Language families Volta-Niger
4 languages and 6 dialects belong to the Volta-Niger family. Each language opens onto its dialects.
About this branch
Volta-Niger brings together 4 languages and 6 documented dialects across 1 mapped regions. 0 dialects currently carry an endangered vitality status.
The branch is a linguistic grouping, not a statement about modern national identity. Boundaries and labels reflect the current atlas taxonomy and may evolve as documentation improves.
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Branch stories
Largest language: Yoruba (3 dialects)
Most endangered: Akan (0 dialects)
Geographic spread: 1 regions represented