Sos Kundi

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Agbane, Agbanekundi, Akbana, Soskundi

Population

2,850 (2000 census).

Location

East Sepik Province, Angoram, Yangoru Saussia, and Wosera Gawi district villages. Center is Kwaliangua village.

Language Maps

Language Status

4 (Educational).

Classification

Dialects

Baltu-Kamatogukundi, Kamatogukundi, Kwaroikundi, Nyandakundi, Sotakundi. Related to Keak [keh] and Iatmul [ian].

Language Use

Vigorous. Home, church, traditional customs.

Language Development

Taught in primary schools.

Language Resources

Writing

Latin script.