Lenje
A language of Zambia
| Population | 156,000 (2006). |
| Region | Central Province, Lukanga Swamp area. |
| Language map |
Zambia, reference number 11 |
| Alternate names | Chilenje, Chinamukuni, Ciina, Lengi, Lenji, Mukuni |
| Dialects | Twa (Lukanga), Lenje. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, M, Lenje-Tonga (M.60), Lenje |
| Language use | Home, community, traditional ceremonies. All ages. Some also use Tonga [toi]. |
| Language development | Bible: 2004. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
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