Iranian Balochi · Makrani Balochi
The Balochi of south-eastern Iran around Zahedan and the Makran coast. Phonologically distinct from Eastern Balochi, with strong contact features from Persian.
Eastern Balochi
Also known as: Pakistani Balochi
The Balochi of Pakistan's Balochistan, centred on Quetta. The largest Balochi variety by speakers and the basis of most Balochi-language broadcasting and publishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Eastern Balochi?
Eastern Balochi is a dialect of the Balochi language.
Where is Eastern Balochi spoken?
Eastern Balochi is primarily spoken in Pakistan.
Which region is Eastern Balochi associated with?
Eastern Balochi is part of the South Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Eastern Balochi known by other names?
Yes — Eastern Balochi is also referred to as Pakistani Balochi.
What are the other dialects of Balochi?
Balochi also includes Western Balochi. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Balochi dialects
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