Lhomi

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A language of Nepal

Kosi province: Sankhuwasabha district, Bhotkhola municipality, Chepuwa, Chyamtang, Gumba, Hatiya, Hungung, Namase, Rukuma, Shiprung, Simbung, and Syaksila villages, along the Arun river.

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China

Language NameLhomi

User Population

1,000 in China.

Location

Xizang Autonomous Region.

Alternate Names

Lhoket, Lhomi dzyükki keccyok, Lhomiki keccyok, Shing Saapa

Language Status

6b (Threatened). Language of recognized nationality: Tibetan.

Language Use

Some young people, all adults.

Other Comments

Traditional religion, Buddhist.

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India

Language NameLhomi

User Population

1,320 in India (2000 USCWM).

Location

West Bengal state: Darjeeling.

Alternate Names

Lhoket, Lhomi dzyükki keccyok, Lhomiki keccyok, Shing Saapa, Syingsaaba

Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Language Use

Some young people, all adults. Also use English [eng].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L2: 5%–25% (men).

Other Comments

Traditional religion, Buddhist.

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Lhomi

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