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LANGZM1

Primary language spoken, Zambia

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Description

LANGZM1 indicates the person's primary language of communication in Zambia.

Comparability — General

There are some differences in the categorization of non-Zambian languages across samples. Additionally, the universe is different in 2010 than in earlier samples.

The person's second language is recorded in the variable LANGZM2.

Universe

Zambia 1990: Persons age 3+
Zambia 2000: Persons age 3+
Zambia 2010: Present household members and visitors

Availability

Zambia: 1990, 2000, 2010

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