Faiwol is one of the Ok languages of Papua New Guinea. It is spoken at the headwaters of the Fly, Palmer, and Murray rivers in Western Province.[3] There are numerous dialects, including Faiwol proper, Angkiyak, Wopkei, Setaman, Selbang,[4] Dimtikin,[5] and Kauwol[6] on the Indonesian border.
| Faiwol | |
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| Region | Western Province, Papua New Guinea |
Native speakers | (4,500 cited 1987)[1] |
Language family | Trans–New Guinea
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| ISO 639-3 | fai – inclusive codeIndividual code: stm – Setaman |
| Glottolog | faiw1243 Faiwolseta1246 Setaman |
| ELP | Faiwol |
| Setaman[2] | |
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