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The Siberian Turkic language of the Sakha Republic in north-eastern Russia. The northernmost Turkic language and one of the most linguistically divergent, with extensive Mongolic and Tungusic influence.
Evenki
A Tungusic language of indigenous reindeer-herding communities across central and eastern Siberia and northern China. The most geographically dispersed Tungusic language.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Evenki?
Evenki is a dialect of the Evenki language.
Where is Evenki spoken?
Evenki is primarily spoken in Russia, China.
Which region is Evenki associated with?
Evenki is part of the East Asia region on DialectAtlas.
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