Fwâi

A language of New Caledonia

ISO 639: fwa
Alternate Names: Fûai, Poai, Yehen, Yengen
Population: 1,860 (2009 census), increasing. 30% live in greater Nouméa.
Location:: North province: east coast, Hienghène; Panié to Pindache and lower valleys.
Language Status: 6b* (Threatened).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Central-Eastern Oceanic, Remote Oceanic, New Caledonian, Northern, North, Nemi
Language Use: Positive attitudes.
Language Development: Texts.
Other Comments: Christian.

Location: North province: east coast, Hienghène; Panié to Pindache and lower valleys.