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Where is Lingala commonly spoken in the Republic of the Congo?
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In the Republic of the Congo, Lingala is commonly spoken in the northern part of the country and within parts of the capital, Brazzaville.12
As a primary vernacular in the capital, it is closely associated with urban culture and popular music. While Kituba serves as the trade language for the region between Brazzaville and the coast, Lingala remains the dominant trade language for areas north of the capital.21