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Nyankore

  • Alternate names: Nkole, Nyankole, Olunyankole, Runyankole, Ulunyankole, Ulunyankore
  • Scriptures published: Bible (1964--1989) New Testament (1962) Portions (1907--1957)
  • Literacy: Taught in primary schools. Y, as a subject
  • Primary country: Uganda
  • Region: Southwest, mostly Mbarara, Bushenyi, Isingiro, Kiruhura, Ibanda, Ishaka, Rubirizi, and Ntungamo districts
  • Religion: Christian, Muslim
  • Livelihood: Agriculturalists: millet, sweet potatoes, plantains, beans, peanuts, cassava, coffee, maize, sorghum; animal husbandry: goats, sheep, cattle; fishermen
  • Status: De facto language of provincial identity in Uganda
  • Number of users: 2,330,000

(data from Ethnologue and other sources)

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