Karas

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: kgv
Alternate Names: Kalamang
Population: 240 (1983 SIL).
Location:: West Papua province: Antalisa and Mas villages on Karas island.
Language Status: 8a (Moribund).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, West, West Bomberai, Karas
Language Use: Potentially endangered (2000 S. Wurm). Under pressure from Iha [ihp] and Indonesian [ind] (Wurm 2007). Shifted to Indonesian [ind].
Language Development: Dictionary.
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: West Papua province: Antalisa and Mas villages on Karas island.