Chambri
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A language of Papua New Guinea
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Tchambuli, Tshamberi
Population
1,700 (1991).
Location
East Sepik province: marsh dwellers east and north of Sepik Hill area, southeast shore and Chambri lake island. 4 villages.
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Language Status
6a* (Vigorous).
Classification
Language Use
Also use Tok Pisin [tpi].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: Below 5%. Literacy rate in L2: 15%–25%.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn], limited usage.
Income comes from fishing. Traditional religion.