Lala-Bisa
A language of Zambia
| Population | 580,000 in Zambia (2006). Lala 200,000 (1991 UBS). |
| Region | North, Central, and Eastern provinces; east along Luangwa River (Bisa), southwest (Lala). Also in Democratic Republic of the Congo. |
| Language map |
Zambia, reference number 8 |
| Alternate names | Biza-Lala |
| Dialects | Ambo, Luano, Swaka, Bisa (Ichibisa, Biisa, Wisa, Wiza), Lala (Ichilala). |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, M, Bisa-Lamba (M.50), Bisa |
| Language use | Home, traditional ceremonies, community. |
| Language development | NT: 1947–1977. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
Also spoken in:
Democratic Republic of the Congo
| Language name | Lala-Bisa |
| Region | Katanga Province extreme southeast corner. |
| Language map |
Southern Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Dialects | Ambo (Bambo, Kambonsenga), Luano, Swaka, Wulima, Lala (Ichilala), Bisa (Ichibisa, Wiza). |
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