Okollo dialect is considered more ‘pure’ than the others. Also in the hills above the valley. Many countries like Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt Sudan and Western Sahara speak Arabic and many more know it as a second language. 5.6% of population (1972 Ladefoged et al.). Alternate names: Lumasaba, Masaaba, Gisu, Lugisu. The English dialect spoken in Uganda is sometimes called Uglish or Ugandan English, and a rich local flavor characterizes the language. Sources: Census 2001 and Ethnologue .
Alternate names: Kuman, Ikokolemu, Kumum, Ikumama, Akum, Akokolemu. Chief among other native English dialects are Canadian English and Australian English , which rank third and fourth in the number of native speakers . Dialects: It is very different from other Eastern Sudanic languages.
It coexists on the continent with indigenous languages, mainly the Niger-Congo family languages in Angola, Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau and Portuguese-based creoles in Guinea. Hema-Sud (Nyoro-Toro) in Democratic Republic of the Congo is quite different. Alternate names: Beri. The language was influenced by Kenyan Sign Language, as well as American and British Sign Languages.All maps, graphics, flags, photos and original descriptions © 2020 worldatlas.com To say hello in Yoruba, one says “Bawo”.Oromo is spoken by over 30 million people in the Horn of Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Egypt.
Dialects: Hororo, Orutagwenda, Hima. It is spoken mainly in northern Nigeria, Niger, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, CAR, Chad, Congo, Eritrea, Germany, Ghana, Sudan, Togo and much of North Africa. Nyankore, Nyoro, and their dialects are considered by some to be one language (lexical similarity 78% to 96%). Dialects: Kooki (Olukooki), Sese (Olusese), Luvuma, Ludiopa.
The Oromo people account for more than 40% of the Ethiopian population, and are the largest ethnic group in the country. Tenga has 82% with Ganda. The country's ethnolinguistic diversity further made it hard to settle on one official language.
There are over 120 million French speakers who use the language as their mother tongue or secondary language. Lexical similarity 73% with Tooro, 72% with Nyoro, 40% with Nande.
Alternate names: Nkole, Nyankole, Runyankole, Ulunyankole, Ulunyankore. Rusinga Island.
Today, English in Uganda is prominently spoken in the spheres of government, education, and politics. Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, J, Nyoro-Ganda (J.10)Hindi 2,200 in Uganda (1994). Not only is Africa the second most populous continent in the world with over one billion people, but it is also home to the highest linguistic diversity in the world, with over 1500 different languages.The principle languages on the continent include Arabic, French and English. Content is produced in collaboration between Africa.com’s editorial team and our partners — including nongovernmental organizations, private sector stakeholders, agencies and institutions. Alternate names: Ma’adi, Ma’diti.
Hema-Sud (Nyoro-Toro) in Democratic Republic of the Congo is quite different.
Lexical similarity 81% with Soga, 71% to 86% with Ganda, 64% with Gwere, 58% with Saamia. The tribe comes third in the country for its population and express distinct dialects, skills, cultural practices, and values. Alternate names: High Lugbara. Zulu. Alternate names: Lusinga. The Luo community spreads wide in the east African community with a presence in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Congo, Sudan, and Uganda.
Classification: Nilo-Saharan, Eastern Sudanic, Nilotic, Western, Luo, Southern, KumanKupsabiny 120,000 (1994 UBS). North central Acholi District. See every language in Uganda, along with its location, population, and more. South and southeast of Lake Albert, Bunyoro and Toro provinces. To say hello in Igbo, one says “Nnoo”.
To say hello in Amharic, one says, “Salam”.One of Nigeria’s official languages, Igbo is spoken by over 20 million people, with a significant amount of speakers in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea.
Closer to Lugbara than to Madi (Moyo), which they do not understand. Uganda's language policy directs its use in schools, although most institutions do not meet this requirement.The Luganda language has more than 4 million speakers in Uganda, in addition to non-native speakers. Primary Menu Swahili is Tanzania’s official language, as well as the medium of instruction in all schools.
Between Lake Victoria and Lake Kyoga, Busoga Province. Nakasongola (east) is influenced by Ganda, and in Kuyanoongo (west) by Nyoro. Lexical similarity 68% with Ganda, 64% with Soga. The languages Ndo, Lugbara, Ma'di, and Aringa are Central Sudanic languages.In 1995, Uganda became the world's second nation to include sign language in its constitution. Lexical similarity 79% between Eastern and Western Ruli, 71% with Nyoro (closest), 70% between Eastern Ruli and Ganda.
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, J, Rwanda-Rundi (J.60)Soga 1,370,845 (1991 census).
Luganda was used as the official language of instruction in Eastern Uganda's primary schools until the 1960s.
The language is made up of four geographically-defined dialects which are the Kirinyaga dialect, the Kiambu dialect, the Murang’a dialect, and the Nyeri dialect.
While Vietnamese is the singular official and national language of the country, there are 110 officially recognized dialects and languages spoken in Vietnam, maintaining the … Population includes 10,000 Songa, 40,074 of Lugwe. Alternate names: Lukenyi.
Alternate names: Dhopadhola, Jopadhola, Ludama. Dialects: Jokot, Jonam, Mambisa, Wanyoro. Alternate names: Pokot, Pakot, Suk.
Dialects: 72% intelligible of Nyankore.