Sialum

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A language of Papua New Guinea

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User Population

400 (2000 SIL). Ethnic population: 960 (2000 SIL).

Location

Morobe province: Huon peninsula, northeast coast.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Finisterre-Huon, Huon, Western
Language Use

Some young people, all adults. All also use Tok Pisin [tpi]. Many also use Ono [ons], especially older adults. Some also use Kâte [kmg], especially older adults.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Sialum