Arabic, Chadian (shu-shu) = 3 (Wider communication). Derived from a variety of Arabic used in Sudan; used by 11 groups as a primary language. Became a langage of wider communication at the start of the 20th century under French colonial period. Used in trade, religion, literature, music, and folklore.
Glottolog
[shu] at ISO 639-3
[shu] at OLAC
[shu] at IMTVault
Arabic (Borno Nigerian) at WALS
Chadian Arabic at Grambank
Wikipedia
Wikidata