The 니제르-콩고어족 is a large language family primarily spoken in 아프리카. It includes over 1,500 languages, making it one of the most diverse language families on the continent. Major languages within this family include 스와힐리어, 하우사어, and 요루바어. This language family is divided into several branches, such as 베니-콩고어 and 서부 니제르-콩고어. The 니제르-콩고어족 languages are characterized by their rich noun class systems and complex verb forms, reflecting the cultural diversity of the regions where they are spoken.