Ombamba
A language of Congo
| Population | 15,100 in Congo (2000). Population total all countries: 24,800. |
| Region | Lekoumou region, Bambama District. Also in Gabon. |
| Language map |
Congo, reference number 40 |
| Alternate names | Lembaamba, Mbaama, Mbama, Mbamba |
| Dialects | Lexical similarity: 81% with Teghe [teg], 77% with Mbere [mdt], 66% with Tsaayi [tyi]. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Northwest, B, Mbere (B.60) |
Also spoken in:
Gabon
| Language name | Mbama |
| Population | 9,700 in Gabon (2004). |
| Region | Upper Ogooue Province, south of Okondja. |
| Alternate names | Bakota, Lembaamba, Obamba |
| Language use | All domains. All ages. Positive attitude. Some also use French. |
| Language development | Literacy rate in L2: 60%. |
| Comments | Intermarriage with neighboring groups. Traditional religion. |
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