Wipi
PrintA language of Papua New Guinea
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Gidra, Jibu, Oriomo
Population
3,500 (1999 Shim).
Location
Western Province, east third of area between Fly delta, estuary, and south coast.
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Language Status
5 (Developing).
Classification
Dialects
Abam, Dorogori, Gamaewe, Guiam, Iamega, Kapal, Kuru (uKuru), Peawa, Podari, Rual, Ume, Wipim, Woigo, Wonie, Yuta.
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 25%–50%. Literacy rate in L2: 25%–50%. NT: 2001.
Writing
Latin script.
‘Gidra’ a Bine term, bush.