South Mbundu language facts for kids
Quick facts for kids South Mbundu |
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| Umbundu | |
| Native to |  Angola |
| Native speakers | (4 million cited 1995) |
| Language family |
Niger–Congo
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| Official status | |
| Official language in | Angola |
Umbundu is a language spoken by many people in Angola. It is sometimes called South Mbundu. This language is used by the Southern Mbundu people, also known as the Ovimbundu. They mostly live in the central highlands of Angola. Umbundu is a very important language in Angola. It is the most widely spoken Bantu language in the country. About one-third of all people in Angola are from the Ovimbundu group, and they speak Umbundu.
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What is Umbundu?
Umbundu is part of a big group of languages called Bantu languages. These languages are spoken across much of Africa. Umbundu is the most common Bantu language in Angola. It helps many people communicate in the country.
Where is Umbundu Spoken?
The main place where Umbundu is spoken is in the central highlands of Angola. This area is home to the Ovimbundu people. They are one of the largest ethnic groups in Angola.
How Many People Speak Umbundu?
Around 4 million people speak Umbundu. This makes it one of the most spoken languages in Angola, after Portuguese, which is the official language.
Language Family
Umbundu belongs to the Niger-Congo languages family. This is one of the largest language families in the world. Within this family, Umbundu is part of the Bantu languages group.
Bantu Languages
Bantu languages are a large group of languages spoken by hundreds of millions of people in Africa. They are known for having similar grammar rules and words. Umbundu is a good example of a Bantu language.
See also
- In Spanish: Idioma umbundu para niños
