Lia-Ntomba language
Bantu language spoken in DR Congo
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Ntomba and Lia (Bolia) are closely related Bantu languages of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, close enough to be considered dialects of a single Lia-Ntomba language.
NativetoDemocratic Republic of the Congo
RegionLake Tumba, Lake Mai-Ndombe
Native speakers
(100,000 Ntomba cited 1980)[1]100,000 Lia (2000)
Niger–Congo?
-
Atlantic–Congo
- Benue–Congo
- Bantoid
- Bantu (Zone C)
- Bangi–Ntomba (C.30)
- Mongo
- Ntomba
- Mongo
- Bangi–Ntomba (C.30)
- Bantu (Zone C)
- Bantoid
- Benue–Congo
| Ntomba | |
|---|---|
| Bolia, Lia | |
| Native to | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Region | Lake Tumba, Lake Mai-Ndombe |
Native speakers | (100,000 Ntomba cited 1980)[1] 100,000 Lia (2000) |
Niger–Congo?
| |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | Either:nto – Ntombabli – Bolia |
| Glottolog | boli1263 |
C.35[2] | |
The related Mongo language also has varieties called Ntomba or Ntumba.