Nkoya
A language of Zambia
| Population | 146,000 (2006). |
| Region | Western and Southern provinces, Mankoya area. |
| Language map |
Zambia, reference number 22 |
| Alternate names | Shinkoya |
| Dialects | Nkoya, Mbowela (Mbwela, Mbwera, Shimbwera), Lushangi, Shasha, Lukolwe, Mashasha. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, L, Nkoya (L.50) |
| Language use | Home, traditional ceremonies, community. Also use Lozi [loz]. |
| Language development | NT: 1936–1991. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
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