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Odoodee

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3: kkc

Population	490 (2002 SIL).
Region	Western Province, middle Rentoul River south bank past middle Tomu River to Wawoi Falls; Lake Campbell, Hasalibi, Kalamo (Wawoi Falls) villages.
Language maps	Papua New Guinea, Map 14, reference number 402 Papua New Guinea, Map 8, reference number 402
Alternate names	Kalamo, Nomad, Ododei, Tomu, Tomu River
Dialects	Most similar to Samo [smq] and Konai [kxw].
Classification	Trans-New Guinea, East Strickland
Language use	All domains. All ages. Positive attitude. Some also use Kamula [xla].
Language development	Literacy rate in L1: 20%–25%. Literacy rate in L2: 20%. Taught in primary schools. Bible portions: 2002–2006.
Writing system	Latin script.
Comments	‘Kalamo’ is a clan name that live at Wawoi Falls. SOV. Swidden agriculturalists; hunters; gatherers.

Entries from the SIL Bibliography about this language:

Academic Publications

HAYS, Darrell; HAYS, Kerttu, authors. 2004. Odoodee Organised Phonology Data.  

HAYS, Darrell; HAYS, Kerttu, authors. Available: 2012; Created: 2003-06. Dialect Survey Report of the Odoodee Language.  

HAYS, Darrell; HAYS, Kerttu, authors. Available: 2012; Created: 2007-06. OPD Supplement Odoodee Language.