Fas

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Bembi

Population

2,500 (2000 census).

Location

Sandaun Province, Amanab and Aitape districts, Fas, Fugumui, Kilifas, Utai, and Wara Mayu villages.

Language Status

4 (Educational).

Classification

Dialects

Eastern Fas, Western Fas. Small dialect differences.

Typology

SOV

Language Use

Positive attitudes.

Language Development

Taught in primary schools. Grammar. Bible portions: 1983.

Language Resources

Writing

Latin script.