Aiz

Also Known As: Shankilligna,Shankillinya,Shankilla,Ara,Ari,Aarai,Aro Description: Aari (also spelled Ari, Ara, Aro, Aarai) is an Omotic language of Ethiopia. The speakers of this language are also known as Shankilla (or Shanqella), a name which is considered derogatory. According to the 1998 census, over 150,000 people speak Aari as a mother tongue. There are many dialects including Gozza, Bako, Biyo, Galila, Laydo, Seyki, Shangama, Sido, Wubahamer, and Zeddo. Literacy in Aari is less than 1%. The New Testament was first published in the language in 1997...... full article at Wikipedia Location of Aari Language Speakers http://llmap.org/languages/aiz/static_map.png?width=400&height=300&kilroywashere=.png

Overview Main Country: Ethiopia Spoken In: Countries: Ethiopia Regions: Africa ISO 639-3 Code: aiz Classification Taxonomy All Languages   Afro-Asiatic Group     Omotic Group       South Omotic Group         Aari Language