Awyi

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
auw
Alternate Names
Awje, Awji, Awye, Njao, Nyao
User Population

350 (Wurm 2000).

Location

Papua province: Keerom regency, Arso sub-district; northeast highland enclave near Papua New Guinea border.

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Language Status

8a (Moribund).

Classification
Border, Taikat
Language Use

Shifted to Papuan Malay [pmy].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Awyi
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Distinct from Auye [auu] in Ekari-Wolani-Moni group. Christian, traditional religion.