Lhosa

Lhosa is a term that can refer to several distinct entities, primarily a geographic location and a linguistic group. As a geographic location, Lhosa is a town in the northern part of the Republic of the Congo. It is situated in the Likouala Department and serves as the administrative center of the arrondissement of Lhosa. The town's economy is largely based on local commerce and agriculture.

Lhosa can also refer to the Lhosa people, an ethnic group indigenous to the region. They are one of the many ethnic groups that make up the diverse population of the Republic of the Congo. Their traditional way of life is often tied to the forests and rivers of the Likouala region, with subsistence farming and fishing being common practices.

Linguistically, the Lhosa language, also known as Luba or Kiluba in some contexts, is spoken by the Lhosa people and related groups. This Bantu language is part of the larger Niger-Congo language family. While Lhosa is their mother tongue, many Lhosa people also speak French, the official language of the Republic of the Congo, as well as other local languages. The cultural heritage of the Lhosa people includes traditional music, storytelling, and social customs that have been passed down through generations.