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A language of
Zambia
Location
Central, Copperbelt, North-Western, and Western provinces: northwest of Mumbwa.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
Language Name
Kaonde
User Population
36,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (1995).
Location
Haut-Katanga province: west; Lualaba province: east Kolwezi territory.
Alternate Names
Chikahonde, Chikaonde, Kahonde, Kawonde, kiiKaonde
Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Language Use
Some young people, all adults. Many also use Congo Swahili [swc]. Also use Luba-Katanga [lub].
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