Lumba-Yakkha
A language of Nepal
| Population | 1,200 (2000). |
| Region | Koshi zone, North Dhankuta District, Arkhaule Jitpur and Marek Katahare panchayats, Lakhshmikhola area. |
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Eastern Nepal, reference number 62 |
| Alternate names | Yakkhaba Cea |
| Dialects | Related to Yakha [ybh], Chhulung [cur], Chhintange [ctn], Lambichhong [lmh]. |
| Classification | Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Himalayish, Mahakiranti, Kiranti, Eastern |
| Language use | There appears to be retention of language use at least among some members of the younger generation (Winter 1991). |
| Comments | Buddhist. |
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