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Omi language

Omi is a Central Sudanic language, spoken in the Aru Territory, Orientale Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, between the two rivers Nzoro and Lowa. It was once considered a dialect of the Keliko language, but requires separate literature.

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Jul 9, 2026
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Omi
Native toDemocratic Republic of the Congo
RegionOrientale Province
Native speakers
91,000 (2005)1
Language codes
ISO 639-3omi
Glottologomii1238

Omi is a Central Sudanic language, spoken in the Aru Territory, Orientale Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, between the two rivers Nzoro and Lowa. It was once considered a dialect of the Keliko language, but requires separate literature.

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References

  1. Omi at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)