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Where are Eastern Sudanic languages spoken?

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Nilo-Saharan languages Distribution of the Nilo-Saharan languages.

Eastern Sudanic languages are a diverse group within the Nilo-Saharan language family spoken across a broad geographic range in Africa. Their distribution spans from southern Egypt in the north to Tanzania in the south, and from Ethiopia and Eritrea in the east to Chad in the west.1

Specific concentrations include:
* Nuba Hills (Sudan): Home to Nubian languages, as well as Nyimang, Afitti, Temein, and Keiga Jirru.1
* Uganda: The Kuliak languages are spoken by small communities, including the Ik, Soo, and Tepes.1
* Border regions of Sudan, South Sudan, and Ethiopia: This area features a complex mix of languages, including Surmic and Eastern Jebel, which are often interspersed with Afro-Asiatic groups.1
* Eritrea: The territory of the Nera people adjoins that of speakers of Kunama and Ilit languages.1