Morigi

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: mdb
Alternate Names: Dabura, Morigi Island, Turama River Kiwai, Wariadai
Population: 700 (Wurm 1975).
Location:: Gulf province: lower Turama census division.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Kiwaian
Dialects: None known. Lexical similarity: with Kerewo [kxz] and Bamu [bcf].
Typology: SOV.
Language Use: Used by all.
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: Below 5%. Literacy rate in L2: Below 5%. Literature. Dictionary.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Morigi
Writing: Latin script [Latn], limited usage.

Location: Gulf province: lower Turama census division.