Buruwai

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
asi
Alternate Names
Asianara, Asienara, Karufa, Madidwana, Sabakor, Sebakoor
Population

1,000 (2000).

Location

West Papua Province, Fakfak regency, Kaimana subdistrict, Yarona, Kuna, Esania, Marobia, Guriasa, Tairi, Hia, and Gaka villages. South Bomberai peninsula, Kamrau bay southwest.

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Language Status

7 (Shifting).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Asmat-Kamoro, Sabakor
Dialects

Lexical similarity: 60% with Kamberau [irx].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Buruwai
Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.