Bashar, Plateau State
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}}). The correct name of the Bashar language and people is Yàŋkàm, plural aYaŋkam. Although Yangkam has nearly disappeared as a language, the populations who formerly spoke it are likely to retain Basherawa and Basheranci as their name for the people and language as long as they retain a separate identity. |
}}). The correct name of the Bashar language and people is Yàŋkàm, with the plural form aYaŋkam. Although Yangkam has nearly disappeared as a language, the populations who formerly spoke it are likely to retain Basherawa and Basheranci as their name for the people and language as long as they retain a separate identity. |
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==Location and settlements== |
==Location and settlements== |
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