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A language of Vanuatu

ISO 639-3
frt
Alternate Names
Kiai, Vara Kiai
User Population

450 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Ethnic population: 560.

Location

Sanma province: central Espiritu Santo island.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Central-Eastern Oceanic, Remote Oceanic, North and Central Vanuatu, Northeast Vanuatu-Banks Islands, West Santo
Dialects

None known. Reportedly similar to Akei [tsr] and Wailapa [wlr].

Typology

14 consonants and 5 vowels.

Language Use

Potentially endangered (2000 D. Tryon). Most key domains. Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Fortsenal
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].