Luyana

A language of Zambia

ISO 639: lyn
Alternate Names: Aluyi, Ca-Luiana, Esiluyana, Louyi, Lui, Luyaana, Luyi, Rouyi, Si-Luyana
Population: 2,880 in Zambia (2010 census). 1,000 Kwandi, 1,400 Kwangwa, 480 Luyana (2010 census).
Location:: Western province: east Lozi-Luyana area.
Language Status: 4 (Educational).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, K, Luyana (K.31)
Dialects: Kwandi, Kwanga (Kwangwa), Mbumi (Mbume). Mbowe dialect may be a separate language.
Language Development: Taught in primary and secondary schools. Dictionary.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Luyana
Writing: Latin script [Latn], developed in 2011.

Location: Western province: east Lozi-Luyana area.