Mbore
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A language of Papua New Guinea
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Borei, Gamai, Gamei, Mborei
Autonym
Mborena Kam
Population
2,090 (2003 SIL).
Location
Madang province: Bogia district, Ramu river area and east. 8 villages.
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Language Status
5 (Developing).
Classification
Dialects
Boroi, Borewar, Botbot.
Language Use
Most also use Tok Pisin [tpi].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 5%–25%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%. Bible portions: 1992–2006.
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Writing
Latin script [Latn].