Tonga also known as Chitonga is a language spoken in Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe by the Batonga people.
Tonga language has approximately 2,000,000 native speakers.
Tonga is an official language in Zimbabwe.
The language has 6 dialects; Plateau Tonga, Valley Tonga (We), Leya, Mala, Ndawe and Dombe.
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Every day, new words shape our world - from artificial intelligence to blockchain, from climate change to social media.
While languages like English grow and adapt, what about Tonga?
How do we explain quantum computing in Tonga?
What's the word for 'cryptocurrency'?
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If not now, when will we start?
If not here, where will it happen?
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