Luvale

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A language of Zambia

ISO 639-3
lue
Alternate Names
Balovale, Lovale, Lubale
Autonym
Chiluvale, Luvale
User Population

171,000 in Zambia (2010 census). Total users in all countries: 475,000.

Location

North-Western and Western provinces.

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Language Status

2 (Provincial). De facto provincial language in Northwestern and Western provinces.

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, K, Ciokwe-Luchazi (K.14)
Language Use

Recognized for educational and administrative purposes. A dominant regional language. Home, community, traditional ceremonies. Used by all. Positive attitudes.

Language Development

Taught as subject in primary schools in grades 1–4. Newspapers. Radio. TV. Grammar. Bible: 1955–1970.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Luvale
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Traditional religion, Christian.

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