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A Sinitic language descended from late-19th-century Hui Muslim refugees who fled into the Russian Empire after the Qing-era Hui revolts. Written in Cyrillic, with substantial Russian, Persian, and Turkic loans.
Kyrgyz
Also known as: Kyrgyzcha
A Kipchak Turkic language and the official language of Kyrgyzstan. Carries the Manas oral epic, one of the longest oral epic traditions in world literature.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Kyrgyz?
Kyrgyz is a dialect of the Kyrgyz language.
Where is Kyrgyz spoken?
Kyrgyz is primarily spoken in Kyrgyzstan.
Which region is Kyrgyz associated with?
Kyrgyz is part of the Central Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Kyrgyz known by other names?
Yes — Kyrgyz is also referred to as Kyrgyzcha.
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