Himalayish languages

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Himalayish
Geographic
distribution:
Nepal, India, Bhutan, China (Tibet)
Genetic
classification
:
Sino-Tibetan
 Tibeto-Burman
  Himalayish
Subdivisions:
Mahakiranti
Tibeto-Kanauri


Himalayish is a sub-group of languages classified under the Tibeto-Burman group as described by James Matisoff and used by Ethnologue. Major Himalayish languages include Tibetan and Nepal Bhasa. Himalayish languages are spoken throughout the Himalayas, including Nepal, India, Bhutan, Tibet and other parts of China.