Alternate Names: Andii, Andiy, Qandisel, Qwannab
Dialects: Gagatl, Kvanxidatl, Lower Andi/South Andi, Munin, Rikvani, Upper Andi/North Andi (Andi, Ashali, Chanho, Gagtl, Gunho, Rikvani, Zilo). Dialects appear quite divergent.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 5,800 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 11,800 (2010 census).
Language Use: All children learn Andi. Positive attitudes. Avar [ava] used as literary language. 17,000 also use Russian [rus]. Russian used for most key domains.
Language Development: Dictionary. Grammar. Bible portions: 2007.
Writing System: Cyrillic
Nation of Origin: Russian Federation
Other Comments: Muslim (Sunni).