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A Kwa Niger-Congo language spoken across south-eastern Ghana and southern Togo. Closely related to Fon and the major language of the Ewe homeland on both sides of the Volta.
Fon
Also known as: Fongbe, Fon-Gbe
A Gbe Niger-Congo language and the largest language of Benin. Closely related to Ewe; the historical language of the Kingdom of Dahomey and a major source of Vodun religious vocabulary.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Fon?
Fon is a dialect of the Fon language.
Where is Fon spoken?
Fon is primarily spoken in Benin.
Which region is Fon associated with?
Fon is part of the West & Central Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Fon known by other names?
Yes — Fon is also referred to as Fongbe, Fon-Gbe.
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