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Afar
Also known as: Qafar
A Cushitic Afroasiatic language of the Afar people, spoken across the Afar Triangle of north-eastern Ethiopia, southern Eritrea, and Djibouti. Around 2 million speakers.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Afar?
Afar is a dialect of the Afar language.
Where is Afar spoken?
Afar is primarily spoken in Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti.
Which region is Afar associated with?
Afar is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Afar known by other names?
Yes — Afar is also referred to as Qafar.
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