Murik

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Nor, Nor-Murik Lakes

1,200 (Aikhenvald 2004). Ethnic population: 3,130 (2000 census).

East Sepik province: Angoram district, coast west of Sepik river mouth.

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7 (Shifting).

None known. Related to Kopar [xop].

Not being learned by children. Young speakers prefer Tok Pisin [tpi] (Wurm 2007). Adults only. Shifting to Tok Pisin [tpi]. Also use English [eng].

Literacy rate in L1: Below 5%. Literacy rate in L2: 25%–50%. Dictionary.

Latin script [Latn].