The Hausa of the Republic of Niger, used alongside French as a national language. Differs from Nigerian Hausa in spelling conventions and contact lexicon.
- Approximate centre
- 13.51°, 2.11°
Dialect comparison
Niger Hausa vs Sokoto Hausa
Compare two dialects of Hausa side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.
Sakkwatanci
The Hausa of Sokoto in north-western Nigeria. Carries the historical prestige of the Sokoto Caliphate and a distinct lexicon of religious and political terms.
- Approximate centre
- 13.06°, 5.24°
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