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A language of Myanmar

Location

Sagaing region: Kalay, Khampat, and Tamu townships; Chin state: Hakha, Tedim, and Tonzang townships.

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Language NameZou

User Population

26,500 in India (2011 census).

Location

Assam state; Manipur state: Chandel district, Singngat sub-district, Sugnu area; Churachandpur district.

Alternate Names

Jou, Yo, Zo, Zohâm, Zokam, Zome, Zoukam

Language Status

5* (Developing).

Language Use

Positive attitudes. Also use English [eng].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L2: 62% in Manipur (2001 census).

Other Comments

Although Zomi, derived from ‘Zo’, is gaining ground as an ethnic nomenclature amongst the Northern Chins, the Zo tribe is uniquely distinct in preservation of their culture and customs since ancient times. Christian.

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