Lungga
A language of Solomon Islands
| Population | 2,770 (1999 SIL). |
| Region | Western Province, south Ranonga Island. |
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Solomon Islands |
| Alternate names | Luga, Luqa |
| Dialects | Similar to Duke [nke] (Nduke). Ghanongga [ghn] and Simbo [sbb] related but separate. |
| Classification | Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Western Oceanic, Meso Melanesian, New Ireland, South New Ireland-Northwest Solomonic, New Georgia, West |
| Language development | Literacy rate in L1: 30%–60%. Literacy rate in L2: 25%–50%. NT: 2004. |
Entries from the SIL Bibliography about this language:
Academic Publications
BRUCE, Leslie P., author. 2003. "The language of love in Melanesia: a study of positive emotions."
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