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A western Mongolic language spoken across western Mongolia (Khovd, Bayan-Ölgii) and parts of Xinjiang in China. Sister to Kalmyk, with a separate writing tradition based on the Clear Script (Todo Bichig).
Tuvan
Also known as: Tyva dyl
A Siberian Turkic language of the Tuva Republic in southern Siberia. Famous outside Russia for the throat-singing tradition of khoomei, deeply tied to the language's pitch and consonant system.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Tuvan?
Tuvan is a dialect of the Tuvan language.
Where is Tuvan spoken?
Tuvan is primarily spoken in Russia.
Which region is Tuvan associated with?
Tuvan is part of the Central Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Tuvan known by other names?
Yes — Tuvan is also referred to as Tyva dyl.
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