Ghodoberi (GDO) A language of the Russian Federation

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Alternate Names
Godoberi, Godoberin, Qibdili mitstsi
 
Population

130 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 3,000 (2014 NCRP).

Location

Dagestan republic: Botlikhsky district, Beledi, Godoberi, and Zibirkhali.

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Language Status

7 (Shifting). Statutory language of provincial identity in Dagestan Autonomous Republic (1994, Constitution, Article 10).

Classification
North Caucasian, East Caucasian, Avar-Andic, Andic
 
Dialects

Godoberi, Zibirkhali.

Language Use

Few child speakers (Salminen 2007). Positive attitudes. Also use Russian [rus]. Also use Avar [ava]. Avar is literary language.

Language Development
Russian used in education. Dictionary. Texts.
 
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Ghodoberi
 
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Traditional territory and way of life. Muslim.