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United Republic of Tanzania

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Alternate names: Ishimalilia, Kimalila, Malilia, Shimalilia
Scriptures published: Portions (2010--2012)
Literacy: Literacy rate in first language: 0%. SIL has transition literacy work (Swahili to Malila), and some pre-school basic literacy classes. Literacy rate in second language: Low. Not taught in primary schools. N
Primary country: United Republic of Tanzania
Region: Mbeya Region, 40 km southwest of Mbeya town. South of Safwa [sbk], north of Ndali [ndh], west of Nyakyusa [nyy], east of Nyiha [nih] language areas
Religion: Christian
Livelihood: Agriculturalists: maize, potatoes, sweet potatoes, peas, beans, millet, and some wheat. Cash crops include coffee and pyrethrum
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