Öñge

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Alternate Names

Ong

Population

94 (Abbi 2006). Mainly monolingual. Ethnic population: 110 (1999).

Location

Andaman and Nicobar Islands union territory: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Little Andaman island, Dugong Creek and South Bay.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification

Dialects

None known. Reportedly distinct from Sentinel [std].

Language Development

Grammar.

Language Resources

Other Comments

A Scheduled Tribe. Reserved toward outsiders. Traditional religion.