Lingala is a Bantu language and lingua franca of Democratic Republic of Congo(Kinshasa) and Republic of Congo(Brazzaville). Its use has spread to northwestern Angola, eastern Gabon, southern Central African Republic, and southern Sudan. The popularity of soukous music is instrumental in the spread of Lingala. It was derived from Bangala speaking people of the Mongala, Ngiri, and Ubangi river areas. The language has become a language of trade. The following is a sample of lingala counting system.
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