Alternate Names: Svanuri
Dialects: Lashx, Lentex, Lower Bal, Upper Bal.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 15,000 (2000 A. Kibrik). Ethnic population: 15,000 (2000 A. Kibrik).
Language Use: All domains. Mainly adults. Positive attitudes. Also use Georgian [kat], Russian [rus].
Writing System: Cyrillic, Georgian (Mkhedruli), Latin
Nation of Origin: Georgia
Other Comments: Many Georgian , speakers still claim Svan ethnicity (Salminen 2007). Christian (Lakhamul).