Kanum, Bädi
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A language of Indonesia
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Enkelembu, Kanum, Kenume, Knwne
Population
10 (1996 M. Donohue).
Location
Papua province: Merauke regency, south coast border area.
Language Maps
Language Status
8b (Nearly extinct).
Classification
Dialects
None known. Kanum varieties are separate languages, with difficult mutual intelligibility. Reportedly similar to Yei [jei]. Also classified as Australian, Pama-Nyungan.
Language Use
Language Development
Literacy rate in L2: 5%.
Language Resources
One ethnic group with Kanum varieties. Clan marriages common and much ritual exchange. Christian, traditional religion.