Luvale

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A language of Zambia

ISO 639-3
lue
Alternate Names
Chiluvale, Lovale, Lubale, Luena, Lwena
Population

168,000 in Zambia (2006). Population total all countries: 632,000.

Location

North-Western and Western provinces. Also in Angola.

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Language Status

2 (Provincial). De facto provincial language in Northwestern and Western provinces.

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, K, Chokwe-Luchazi (K.14)
Language Use

Recognized for educational and administrative purposes. A dominant regional language. Home, community, traditional ceremonies. All ages. Positive attitudes.

Language Development
Taught in primary and secondary schools. Newspapers. Radio programs. TV. Bible: 1955–1970.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Luvale
Writing
Latin script.
Other Comments

Traditional religion, Christian.

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