Fon language

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Fon (fɔ̀ngbè, pronounced [fɔ̃̀ɡ͡bē]), also historically known as Dahomean, is the language of the Fon people. It belongs to the Gbe group within the larger Atlantic–Congo family. It is primarily spoken in Benin, as well as in Nigeria and Togo by approximately 2.3 million speakers.

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