Barok

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
bjk
Alternate Names
Kanalu, Kanapit, Kolube, Komalu, Kulubi
Population

2,120 (1985).

Location

New Ireland, south central, east and west coasts. 15 villages.

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Language Status

4 (Educational).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Western Oceanic, Meso Melanesian, New Ireland, Madak
Dialects

Barok, Usen.

Language Use

Positive attitudes.

Language Development
Taught in primary schools. Bible portions: 1929.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Barok
Writing
Latin script.