Odiai

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: bhf
Alternate Names: Busa, Busan, Uriai
Population: 240 (2000 census).
Location:: Sandaun province: Amanab district, north of Upper Sepik river. 3 villages.
Language Status: 6b* (Threatened).
Classification: Language isolate
Language Use: Many also use Yale [nce], and have maintained long-term trade and cultural relationships with Yale speakers (Foley 2018a).
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Odiai
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: No schools. Some intermarriage with Yale [nce].

Location: Sandaun province: Amanab district, north of Upper Sepik river. 3 villages.