Asmat, North

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
nks
Alternate Names
Keenok
User Population

1,000 (1991 SIL).

Location

Papua province: Merauke regency, Sawa-Erma sub-district. Near Pater Le Cocq river headwaters west to Unir river east to the foothills.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Asmat-Kamoro, Asmat
Language Use

Most domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Indonesian [ind].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L2: 5%.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Asmat, North
Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.