Gaam

TBI

vigorous

Alternate Names: Gaahmg, Ingassana, Ingessana, Kamanidi, Mamedja, Mamidza, Metabi, Muntabi, Tabi

Dialects: Buwahg (Buek), Kukur (Gor), Kulang (Bau, Kulelek), Soda (Tao).

Genealogy:

Nilo-Saharan
Eastern Sudanic
Eastern
Eastern Jebel
Gaam

Demographics: 67,200 (2000).

Language Use: All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Sudanese Spoken Arabic [apd].

Language Development: Orthography and literacy materials developed. Grammar.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Sudan

Other Comments: Called Ingassana, Ingessana by Arabs. Clan groups: Agadi, Bagis, Beek, Bulmut, Kilgu, Kukuli, Mugum, Sidak.