Kua

A language of Botswana

ISO 639: tyu
Alternate Names: Cua, Tyhua, Tyua, “Basarwa” (pej.), “Masarwa” (pej.)
Population: 820 (2004 R. Cook).
Location:: Central district: especially Mahalapye, Serowe subdistricts; North East district: primarily cattleposts and settlements.
Language Status: 6b* (Threatened).
Classification: Khoe-Kwadi, Khoe, Kalahari Khoe, Northeast
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Kua
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Nomadic. Traditional religion, Christian.

Location: Central district: especially Mahalapye, Serowe subdistricts; North East district: primarily cattleposts and settlements.