Fwâi

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A language of New Caledonia

ISO 639-3
fwa
Alternate Names
Fûai, Poai, Yehen, Yengen
User Population

1,860 (2009 census), increasing. 30% live in greater Nouméa.

Location

North province: east coast, Hienghène; Panié to Pindache and lower valleys.

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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, New Caledonian, Northern, North, Nemi
Language Use

Positive attitudes.

Language Development

Texts.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Fwâi
Other Comments

Christian.