Beti

A language of CÃ´te dâ€™Ivoire

ISO 639: eot
Alternate Names: Eotile
Population: 200 (Blench 1999b). Ethnic population: 3,180 (1988 census).
Location:: Comoé district: Grand Bassam subprefecture, Vitre I and Vitre II villages.
Language Status: 8a (Moribund).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Kwa, Nyo, Potou-Tano, Tano, Western
Language Use: The last speaker of the pure form of Beti died about 1993. Presently use a variety heavily influenced by surrounding languages. Older adults only. Shifted to Anyin [any]. Also use Abure [abu]. Also use Attié [ati]. Also use Mbato [gwa]. Also use Nzema [nzi]. Also use Tchaman [ebr].
Other Comments: Christian.

Location: Comoé district: Grand Bassam subprefecture, Vitre I and Vitre II villages.