Mozambican Sign Language

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A language of Mozambique

ISO 639-3
mzy
Location

In at least 3 largest cities: Maputo, Beira, and Nampula.

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Deaf sign language
Dialects

Some dialectal variation. Standardization efforts are in progress (1999). Not related to or based on Portuguese [por] nor Portuguese Sign Language [psr].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Mozambican Sign Language
Other Comments

Being taught and developed.