Nuk
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A language of Papua New Guinea
ISO 639-3
Population
900 (2006 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,630 (2000 census).
Location
Morobe province: Saruwaged range south side, rugged terrain northeast of Boana. 8 villages.
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Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Classification
Dialects
Northern Nuk, Southern Nuk, Wagangan.
Language Use
Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes. Most also use Tok Pisin [tpi].
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn], in development.