Sama

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: nis
Alternate Names: Nimi
Population: 2,000 (2006 SIL). Ethnic population: 2,000 (2006 SIL).
Location:: Morobe province: upper Erap river, south of Saruwaged range.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Finisterre-Huon, Finisterre, Erap
Dialects: 2 dialects.
Language Use: All domains in most villages, mixed use with Tok Pisin [tpi] in some villages. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Many also use Tok Pisin [tpi].
Language Development: Taught in primary schools.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Sama
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Christian.

Location: Morobe province: upper Erap river, south of Saruwaged range.