| Nyam | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Nigeria |
| Region | Taraba State |
Native speakers | 100 (2006) [1] |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | nmi |
| Glottolog | nyam1285 |
Nyam (also known as Nyambolo) is an Afro-Asiatic language spoken in one village in Nigeria. [1]
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