Kaonde
A language of Zambia
| Population | 207,000 in Zambia (2006). Population total all countries: 243,000. |
| Region | Northwest of Mumbwa, Northwestern and Central provinces. Also in Democratic Republic of the Congo. |
| Language map |
Zambia, reference number 5 |
| Alternate names | Chikahonde, Chikaonde, Kawonde, Luba Kaonde |
| Dialects | Not closely related to other languages. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, L, Kaonde (L.40) |
| Language use | Positive attitude. |
| Language development | Literacy campaigns, agricultural extension services. Taught in primary schools. Newspapers. Radio programs. Bible: 1975. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
Also spoken in:
Democratic Republic of the Congo
| Language name | Kaonde |
| Population | 36,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (1995). |
| Region | Katanga Province, east Kolwezi Territory. |
| Language map |
Southern Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Alternate names | Chikahonde, Chikaonde, Kawonde |
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