Language
The Azande speak Zande, which they call Pazande. (also known as Zandi, Azande, Sande, Kizande, Badjange). Zande is a member of the Ubangian language family, with an estimated 1.1 million speakers. "Zande" is used also more widely of a set of closely related Ubangian languages, besides Zade proper including Barambu, Pambia, Geme, Kpatili and Nzakara.
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