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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
moq
User Population

30 (2012 H. Hammarström). 70 semi-speakers (2012 H. Hammarström).

Location

West Papua province: Fakfak regency on northwest Bomberai peninsula, Berau bay inland.

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Language Status

8a (Moribund).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Mor
Language Use

Seriously endangered (2000 S. Wurm). Under pressure from Baham [bdw], Iha [ihp], and Indonesian [ind] (Wurm 2007). Home. Older adults only. Shifted to Iha [ihp].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Mor
Other Comments

Distinct from Austronesian Mor [mhz]. Christian, traditional religion.