Mba language

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Mba
Native to Democratic Republic of Congo
Native speakers
36,000 (2000) [1]
Ubangian
Language codes
ISO 639-3 mfc
Glottolog mbaa1245

Mba, also known as (Ki)Manga or (Ki)Mbanga, is a Ubangian language spoken in the Banjwade area of Banalia Territory, Tshopo Province, DR Congo (Ethnologue, 22nd ed.).

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References

  1. Mba at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)