Mafea

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A language of Vanuatu

ISO 639-3
mkv
Alternate Names
Mavea
Population

250 (Lynch and Crowley 2001).

Location

East Santo, Mafea island.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Central-Eastern Oceanic, Remote Oceanic, North and Central Vanuatu, Northeast Vanuatu-Banks Islands, West Santo
Language Use

Endangered (2000 D. Tryon). Most or some key domains. Used by 30% of children. Mildly positive attitudes.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Mafea