Gbe, Ci

A language of Benin

ISO 639: cib
Alternate Names: Ayizo-Ci, Ci, Cigbe, Tchi
Population: 25,000 (2002 SIL).
Location:: Coufou department: Lalo commune.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Kwa, Left Bank, Gbe
Dialects: None known. Considered the same as Fon [fon] by many Ci Gbe speakers. Lexical similarity: 80% with Fon [fon], 77% with Ayizo Gbe [ayb], 59% with Aja [ajg].
Language Use: All domains. Used by all. Also use Fon [fon]. Also use French [fra].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Gbe, Ci
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Traditional religion, Christian.

Location: Coufou department: Lalo commune.