Luvale
A language of Zambia
| Population | 168,000 in Zambia (2006). Population total all countries: 632,000. |
| Region | Northwestern and Western provinces. Also in Angola. |
| Language map |
Zambia, reference number 15 |
| Alternate names | Chiluvale, Lovale, Lubale, Luena, Lwena |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, K, Chokwe-Luchazi (K.20) |
| Language use | Language of wider communication. Recognized for educational and administrative purposes. A dominant regional language. Home, community, traditional ceremonies. All ages. Positive attitude. |
| Language development | Taught in primary and secondary schools. Newspapers. Radio programs. TV. Bible: 1955–1961. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | Traditional religion, Christian. |
Also spoken in:
Angola
| Language name | Luvale |
| Population | 464,000 in Angola (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001). |
| Region | Moxico, southeast provinces. |
| Language map |
Angola, reference number 13 |
| Alternate names | Chiluvale, Lovale, Lubale, Luena, Lwena |
| Comments | Christian, traditional religion. |
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