Aekyom
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A language of Papua New Guinea
Alternate Names
Aiwin, Akium, Awin, West Awin
User Population
21,100 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 21,100 (2000 census).
Location
Western province: Kiunga area.
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Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Dialects
Aekyom-Skai, Aekyom-Pare, Aekyom, North-Central Aekyom.
Language Use
Used by all. Used as L2 by Konai [kxw].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: Below 5%. Literacy rate in L2: 5%–15%. NT: 1987.