Morawa

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3

Population

1,100 (2000 census).

Location

Central Province, south coast around Cloudy bay.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification

Dialects

Lexical similarity: 70% with Binahari [bxz] (most similar).

Language Use

Most also use Magi [mgu], Suau [swp], Hiri Motu [hmo], or English [eng]. Suau used in religious services. Hiri Motu used as trade language.

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