Luyana
A language of Zambia
| Population | 222,000 in Zambia (2006). 12,114 Kwandi, 29,333 Kwanga, 2,692 Mbowe (1969 census). Population total all countries: 442,000. |
| Region | Western Province, east Lozi-Luyana area. Also in Angola, Botswana, Namibia. |
| Language map |
Zambia, reference number 16 |
| Alternate names | Esiluyana, Louyi, Lui, Luyi, Rouyi |
| Dialects | Kwandi, Kwanga, Mbowe (Esimbowe), Mbumi. The Mbowe dialect may be a separate language. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, K, Kwangwa (K.40) |
| Language development | Dictionary. |
Also spoken in:
Angola
| Language name | Luyana |
| Population | 32,500 in Angola (2000). |
| Region | Southwest, east of Moçamedes (Namibe). |
| Language map |
Angola, reference number 14 |
| Alternate names | Louyi, Luana, Luano, Lui, Luyi, Rouyi |
| Dialects | Kwandi, Mbowe (Esimbowe), Mdundulu (Ndundulu, Imilangu), Mishulundu. |
| Comments | A subgrouping of dialects. Imilangu may be a dialect of Simaa [sia]. |
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