Kwangali
A language of Namibia
| Population | 73,100 in Namibia (2000). 2,000 Sambyu. Population total all countries: 84,000. |
| Region | Okavango. Also in Angola. |
| Language map |
Namibia, reference number 11 |
| Alternate names | Kwangare, Kwangari, Rukwangali, Sikwangali |
| Dialects | Sambyu (Shisambyu, Sambiu, Sambio). May be intelligible with Diriku [diu]. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, K, Kwangwa (K.40) |
| Language use | National language. Used in education, administration. |
| Language development | Radio programs. Dictionary. Grammar. Bible: 1987. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
Also spoken in:
Angola
| Language name | Kwangali |
| Population | 10,900 in Angola (2000). |
| Region | South central, Kuando Kubango (município de Kwangar). |
| Language map |
Angola, reference number 9 |
| Alternate names | Cuangar, Kwangare, Kwangari, Rukwangali, Sikwangali |
| Dialects | Sambyu (Shisambyu, Sambiu, Sambio). |
| Comments | Traditional religion, Christian. |
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