Chambri
A language of Papua New Guinea
| Population | 1,700 (1991). |
| Region | East Sepik Province, marsh dwellers east and north of Sepik Hill area, southeast shore and island in Chambri Lake. 4 villages. |
| Language map |
Papua New Guinea, Map 4, reference number 154 |
| Alternate names | Tchambuli, Tshamberi |
| Classification | Ramu-Lower Sepik, Lower Sepik, Chambri |
| Language use | Also use Tok Pisin [tpi]. |
| Language development | Literacy rate in L1: Below 5%. Literacy rate in L2: 15%–25%. |
| Comments | Wealth comes from fishing. Fishermen; poultry husbandry; turtle catching. Traditional religion. |
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