Nyali

A language of Democratic Republic of the Congo

ISO 639: nlj
Alternate Names: Huku, Linyali, North Nyali, Nyali-Kilo, Nyari
Population: 43,000 (1993 SIL).
Location:: Ituri province: Djugu territory, Kilo collectivité.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, D, Bira-Nyali (D.33)
Dialects: None known. Lexical similarity: 85% with Vanuma [vau], 76% with Mbo [zmw], 73% with Ndaka [ndk] and Budu [buu].
Language Use: A few also use Bangala [bxg]. Also use Congo Swahili [swc].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Nyali
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: ‘Huku’ is reportedly a Hema term used for anyone who is not a Hema.

Location: Ituri province: Djugu territory, Kilo collectivité.