Kiranti languages
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The Kiranti languages are a major family of Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in Nepal and India (notably Sikkim, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Bhutan) by the Kirati people.
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Ethnicity | Kirati, Yakkha, Limbu, Rai and Sunuwar |
Geographic distribution | Eastern Nepal and India (Sikkim, Darjeeling, Kalimpong & Bhutan |
Linguistic classification | Sino-Tibetan
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Glottolog | kira1253 |
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