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Ethnologue > Web version > Country index > Pacific > Australia > Dhuwal

Dhuwal

A language of Australia

ISO 639-3duj

Population  3,650 (1996 census). Includes 200 Djapu, 160 Liyagalawumirr (clan names).
Region  Northern Territory, Arnhem Land, Roper River.
Language map  Northern Australia
Alternate names   Dual, Duala, Wulamba
Dialects  Dhuwaya, Dhuwal, Liyagawumirr, Marrangu, Marrakulu, Djapu, Liyagalawumirr, Datiwuy.
Classification  Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuulngu, Dhuwal
Language use  Also use Djambarrpuyngu [djr].
Language development  Dictionary. Grammar.