Aekyom

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
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Alternate Names
Aiwin, Akium, Awin, West Awin
Population

8,000 (1987 UBS).

Location

Western Province, Kiunga area.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Awin-Pare
Dialects

East Awin, North Awin, South Awin.

Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: Below 5%. Literacy rate in L2: 5%–15%. NT: 1987.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Aekyom
Writing

Latin script [Latn].