Luvale

LUE

provincial

Alternate Names: Chiluvale, Lovale, Lubale, Luena, Lwena

Status Notes: De facto provincial language in Northwestern and Western provinces.

Genealogy:

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

Demographics: 171,000 in Zambia (2010 census). Population total all countries: 635,000.

Language Use: Recognized for educational and administrative purposes. A dominant regional language. Home, community, traditional ceremonies. All ages. Positive attitudes.

Language Development: Taught in primary and secondary schools. Newspapers. Radio programs. TV. Bible: 1955–1970.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Zambia

Other Comments: Traditional religion, Christian.