Languages: What are the main languages spoken in PNG Answer: English, Tok Pisin (neo melanesian / pidgin english) and Motu are the three official languages spoken in PNG. They are used in Parliament although it ...
Languages: How many languages are spoken in PNG Answer:
There are over 800 languages in PNG (This represents about one third of the world's indigenous languages). Some people say this figure could be as ...
Languages: What are the main languages spoken in Central Province? Answer: The main languages by districts are :-Abau - Magi, Keapara, Daga, Sona.Goilala - Fuyuge, Taude, Kunimaipa.Hiri - Motu, Koiari, Koita.Kairuku - Roro, Nara, Mekeo, Kuni.Rigo ...
Languages: What are the main languages spoken in Chimbu (Simbu) Province Answer: The main languages by districts are :-Chuave - Elimbari, Chuave, Siane-Komunku, LambauGembogl - (Kuman, Nagane)Gumine - Golin, Salt-Yui, Yuri, Kia, Keri, Era, NomaneKarimui - Mikaru ...
Languages: What are the main languages spoken in East Sepik Province Answer: The main languages by districts are :-Ambunti - Iwam, Kwoma, Manambu, Chambri.Angoram - Iatmul, Angorarn, Kambot, Banaro.Maprik - Abelam, (Abulas), Kwanga Southern Arapesh.Wewak - Boiken, ...
Languages: Are there any endangered languages in PNG? Answer: Yes, several languages are considered endangered and some have already disappeared.Try visiting http://coombs.anu.edu.au/SpecialProj/PNG/topics/Language.htm.I also recommend a trip to http://www.ethnologue.com/show_country.asp?name=Papua+New+Guinea for further information. ...
Languages: Where is the Morima language spoken? Answer: The language is also known as Ebadidi, Salakahadi, Molima and Fagululu. It is spoken in Milne Bay province, 'Esa'ala District, West Fergusson Island, inland villages ...
Languages: Where can I find out about PNG Languages Answer: One of the best sites to visit is http://coombs.anu.edu.au/SpecialProj/PNG/topics/Language.htm. I also recommend a trip to http://www.ethnologue.com/show_country.asp?name=Papua+New+Guinea another place to look is the Rosetta Project
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Languages: How many languages are found in the Sepik region Answer: The Sepik basin has the distinction of being perhaps the most linguistically diverse area in the world, with nearly 300 languages (six times the languages ...
Languages: How many languages are there in the Eastern Highlands Answer: There are approximately 20 different languages in the Eastern Highlands.
These are:-
Goroka - Gahuku-Asaro, Benabena, SianeHenganofi - Kamano-KafeKainantu - Kamano, Gadsup, Agarabi and TairoraLufa - Yagaria, ...
Languages: How many languages are there in PNG? Answer: There are over 800 languages and many different tribes throughout PNG, making it a country that offers culture by the bucket load. ...
Languages: Where can I find out about the Lower Sepik Languages Answer: The best place would be to visit the following link -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lower_Sepik_Languages-Ramu -- or -- http://www.sorosoro.org/en/ramu-lower-sepik-languages ...
Languages: Where is the Marik Language spoken? Answer: The Marik language is spoken in the Gogol River region in Papua New Guinea's Madang Province. ...
Languages: Where is Tauya spoken? Answer: Tauya (also Inafosa) is a Rai Coast language spoken in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea by approximately 350 people. The Linguistics Department at the University ...
Silly Questions: new caledonia languages Answer: Sorry this is outside the scope of the PNG FAQ's ...
Languages: How many languages are there on Bougainville Answer: Not sure of the answer but the following may help -
prior to colonisation, Bougainville 'was not a unified political identity'. There were nineteen language groups ...
Languages: What does it mean to say a language is endangered Answer: An endangered language is one that is likely to become extinct in the near future. Many languages are falling out of use and being replaced ...
Languages: What is Unserdeutsch? Answer: Rabaul Creole German (Unserdeutsch) is the only known German-based creole language. It had its beginnings in the Bismarck Archipelago in Papua New Guinea among children ...
PNG Holidays and Events: When is the Sepik River Crocodile Festival? Answer: The Sepik River Crocodile Festivalis held in August. It has been sponsored by BSP. (Bank South Pacific)
The Sepik Crocodile Festival is a small rural festival ...
Languages: What does ORO..ORO..ORO!! mean? Answer:
oro, oro, oro, means "Welcome" in the languages of the Oro Province of PNG. Oro province is sometimes called Northern Province by old timers. ...
Languages: What is Inafosa Answer: Tauya (also Inafosa) is a Rai Coast language spoken in Madang province, PNG by approximately 350 people. ...
Languages: Does PNG have a sign language? Answer: The Papua New Guinean government decided in May 2015 to recognize Papua New Guinean Sign Language (PNG SL) as one of the country’s official languages. ...
