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A Ngbandi-derived contact language and the official lingua franca of the Central African Republic. Used by virtually the entire population alongside French; structurally simplified through extensive multilingual contact.
Mongo
Also known as: Lomongo, Nkundo
A Bantu language cluster of the central Congo basin, spoken across the Cuvette and Équateur provinces of the DRC. Around 6 million speakers across a wide dialect chain.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Mongo?
Mongo is a dialect of the Mongo language.
Where is Mongo spoken?
Mongo is primarily spoken in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Which region is Mongo associated with?
Mongo is part of the West & Central Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Mongo known by other names?
Yes — Mongo is also referred to as Lomongo, Nkundo.
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