Agob
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A language of Papua New Guinea
Alternate Names
Agob-Ende-Kawam, Dabu
User Population
2,440 (2000 census). 1,440 Agob, 540 Ende, 460 Kawam.
Location
Western province: Pahoturi river area and south coast.
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Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Dialects
Agob, Ende, Kawam. One end of a chain of related varieties stretching to Idi [idi]. Distinct from, but related to, Idi (Tame).
Typology
SOV.
Language Use
Used by all. Also use English [eng].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: Below 5%. Literacy rate in L2: 5%–15%. Texts. Bible portions: 2010.
3 government schools.