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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).
Uyghur
Also known as: Uyghurche
A Karluk Turkic language of Xinjiang in north-western China. Closely related to Uzbek; written in a Perso-Arabic-based script and the medium of a long literary tradition along the Silk Road.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Uyghur?
Uyghur is a dialect of the Uyghur language.
Where is Uyghur spoken?
Uyghur is primarily spoken in China.
Which region is Uyghur associated with?
Uyghur is part of the Central Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Uyghur known by other names?
Yes — Uyghur is also referred to as Uyghurche.
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