Andi | Ethnologue

A language of Russian Federation

ISO 639: ani
Alternate Names: Andii, Andiy, Khivannal, Qandisel, Qwannab
Autonym: къIaваннаб мицци‎ (Qwavannab Micci), мицци‎ (Micci)
Population: 5,800 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 40,000 (2014 NCRP).
Location:: Dagestan republic: Botlikhsky district, 9 villages.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Nakh-Daghestanian, Avar-Andic, Andic
Dialects: Munin, Rikvani, Kvanxidatl, Gagatl, Upper Andi/North Andi (Andi, Ashali, Chanho, Gagtl, Gunho, Rikvani, Zilo), Lower Andi/South Andi. Dialects appear quite divergent.
Language Use: Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes. All also use Russian [rus], for most key domains. Also use Avar [ava], as a literary language.
Language Development: Grammar. Bible portions: 2007.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Andi
Writing: Cyrillic script [Cyrl].
Other Comments: Muslim.

Location: Dagestan republic: Botlikhsky district, 9 villages.