Alternate Names: Ashtiyani, Astiani
Dialects: Ashtiani, Tafresh. Transitional between central Iranian dialects and Talysh ,. Dialects may be separate languages. Reportedly very similar to Vafsi ,.
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Demographics: 21,100 (2000).
Language Use: Also use Iranian Persian [pes].
Nation of Origin: Iran
Other Comments: Muslim.