Niger-Congo (Bantu) · Zimbabwe

Shona

Vital

chiShona

Zimbabwe's most widely spoken indigenous language, with several regional dialects including Zezuru and Karanga.

Shona field photo
Speakers~9.5M
StatusVital
FamilyNiger-Congo (Bantu)
Writing SystemLatin
RegionZimbabwe

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