Mbukushu

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A language of Namibia

ISO 639-3
mhw
Alternate Names
Gova, Kusso, Mambukush, Mampukush, Mbukuhu, Mbukushi, Thimbukushu
Population

6,100 in Namibia (2006). Population total all countries: 35,100.

Location

Northwest Ovambo and northeast Okavango Area, Andara. Also in Angola, Botswana, Zambia.

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Language Status

5 (Developing). Recognized language (2001, Education Act No. 16, Article 35), implemented by Ministry of Education, 2003.

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, K, Kwangwa (K.333)
Dialects

Similar to Kwangali [kwm].

Language Development
Radio programs. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 1986.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Mbukushu
Writing
Latin script.
Other Comments

Traditional religion, Christian.

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