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A Manding Niger-Congo language of Upper Guinea and adjacent Mali. The historical language of the Mali Empire and the closest living relative of the Mandinka of Senegambia.
Dyula
Also known as: Jula, Dioula
A Manding Niger-Congo language used as a trade lingua franca across northern Côte d'Ivoire, western Burkina Faso, and adjoining areas. Closely related to Bambara and Maninka.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Dyula?
Dyula is a dialect of the Dyula language.
Where is Dyula spoken?
Dyula is primarily spoken in Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Mali.
Which region is Dyula associated with?
Dyula is part of the West & Central Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Dyula known by other names?
Yes — Dyula is also referred to as Jula, Dioula.
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