Mari

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: mbx
Population: 80 (Wurm 2000).
Location:: East Sepik province: near Mari lake and on Salumei river.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Sepik, Sepik Hill, Bahinemo
Language Use: Endangered (2000 S. Wurm). Home only. Some young people, all adults. Neutral attitudes. Also use Tok Pisin [tpi].
Other Comments: Different from Mari [hob] of Madang Province and Namo (Mari) [mxw] of Western Province.

Location: East Sepik province: near Mari lake and on Salumei river.