Kap

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
ykm
Alternate Names
Ali
Population

3,460 (2003 SIL), decreasing.

Location

Sandaun Province, between Paup and Yakamul coast; Ali, Seleo, and Angel islands.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Western Oceanic, North New Guinea, Schouten, Siau
Dialects

Ali, Yakamul, Yigel.

Language Development
Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Kap