Tungusic languages
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The Tungusic languages (also known as Manchu-Tungus, Tungus) are spoken in Eastern Siberia and Manchuria. Some linguists consider them to be part of the Altaic languages but many others do not think so.
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Tungusic | |
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Geographic distribution: | Siberia, Manchuria |
Linguistic classification: | possibly Altaic (controversial)
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Subdivisions: |
Northern
Southern
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Ethnologue code: | 17-844 |
ISO 639-5: | tuw |
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Many Tungusic languages are in danger, and the long-term future of the family is uncertain.