Guhu-Samane
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A language of Papua New Guinea
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Bia, Mid-Waria, Muri, Paiawa, Tahari
Population
13,000 (2000 census), increasing. Ethnic population: 13,500.
Location
Oro province: Sohe district, Kanoma and Sidema villages north; Morobe province: Lae district; Waria river headwaters.
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Language Status
5 (Developing).
Classification
Language Use
Most domains. All ages. Positive attitudes.
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 50%–75%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%. Taught in primary schools. Dictionary. NT: 1975–1983.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn].