Kola

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: kvv
Alternate Names: Kulaha, Marlasi, Warilau
Population: 7,400 (2011 SIL).
Location:: Maluku province: 22 villages in north Aru islands on Kola and adjacent islands.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Aru
Dialects: Intelligibility test showed Marlasi dialect intelligible of Kompane [kvp]. Lexical similarity: 77% with Kompane [kvp], 70% with Ujir [udj].
Language Use: Vigorous. Outsiders want to learn it. Home, garden. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Indonesian [ind].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L2: 25%–50%. Texts. Bible portions: 2004–2010.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Kola
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Muslim, Christian.

Location: Maluku province: 22 villages in north Aru islands on Kola and adjacent islands.