Niksek
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A language of Papua New Guinea
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Meiyari, Sumwari
Population
930 (2003 SIL).
Location
East Sepik and Sandaun provinces: upper Niksek and east branch of Leonhard Schultze rivers’ headwaters; Sumwari.
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Language Status
6a* (Vigorous).
Classification
Dialects
Gabiano (Kabiano), Meiyari (“Paka” (pej.)), Setiali.
Typology
SOV.
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: Below 5%. Literacy rate in L2: 5%–15%.
Language Resources
Limited comprehension of oral or written Tok Pisin [tpi].