Nakwi
PrintA language of Papua New Guinea
ISO 639-3
Population
280 (2003 SIL).
Location
East Sepik Province, Nakwi-Amasu, Augot, Tiki, and Uwau villages south of Ama [amm] language area.
Language Maps
Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Classification
Dialects
Lexical similarity: 71% with Nimo [niw].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L2: 1%.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script.
Village locations change frequently. Acculturation slight. Traditional religion.