Guhu-Samane

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
ghs
Alternate Names
Bia, Mid-Waria, Muri, Paiawa, Tahari
Population

13,000 (2000 census), increasing. Ethnic population: 13,500.

Location

Border area, headwaters, Waria river; Oro (formerly Northern) Province, Sohe district, Kanoma and Sidema villages north; Morobe Province, Lae district.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Greater Binanderean, Guhu-Samane
Dialects

Sekare. Lexical similarity: 18% with Suena [sue] and Zia [zia] (most similar).

Language Use

Most domains. All ages. Positive attitudes.

Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 50%–75%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%. Taught in primary schools. Dictionary. NT: 1975–1983.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Guhu-Samane
Writing

Latin script [Latn].