Diriku
A language of Namibia
| Population | 10,200 in Namibia (2006). Population total all countries: 36,200. |
| Region | Okavango. Also in Angola, Botswana. |
| Language map |
Namibia, reference number 2 |
| Alternate names | Diriko, Gciriku, Mbogedo, Mbogedu, Rugciriku, Shimbogedu |
| Dialects | May be similar to Saam [raq], Kwangali [kwn]. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, K, Diriku (K.70) |
| Language use | National language. Used in administration. |
| Language development | Taught in primary and secondary schools. Radio programs. Dictionary. NT: 1988. |
Also spoken in:
Angola
| Language name | Diriku |
| Population | 24,000 in Angola. |
| Region | Southeast border with Namibia, between Kwangali and Ndonga. |
| Language map |
Angola, reference number 3 |
| Alternate names | Diriko, Gciriku, Mbogedo, Rugciriku, Shimbogedu |
Botswana
| Language name | Gciriku |
| Population | 2,000 in Botswana (2004 R. Cook). |
| Language map |
Botswana |
| Alternate names | Diriko, Diriku, Mbogedo, Mbogedu, Rugciriku, Shimbogedu |
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