Ninggerum

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A language of Papua New Guinea

Western province: between Ok Birim and Ok Tedi rivers, east of Ok Tedi to main road linking Kiunga and Tabubil, and north to the main mountain range.

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Language NameNinggerum

User Population

1,000 in Indonesia.

Location

Papua province: Boven Digoel regency on Papua New Guinea border.

Alternate Names

Kasiwa, Kativa, Muyu, Ninggeroem, Ninggirum, Ninggrum, Orgwo

Language Status

6b* (Threatened).

Other Comments

2002–2003 survey data indicates probably all live in Papua New Guinea, but have land on the Indonesia side where they temporarily migrate to gather food. Christian, traditional religion.

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