The Likum language is a West Manus language spoken by approximately 80 people in western Manus Island, Manus Province of Papua New Guinea.[2] Its speakers also use Nyindrou.[2] Likum is classified as "definitely endangered" by UNESCO's Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger.[3] It has SVO word order.[2]
Likum | |
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Native to | Papua New Guinea |
Region | westernmost Manus Island, Manus Province |
Native speakers | 80 (2000)[1] |
Language family | Austronesian
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ISO 639-3 | lib |
Glottolog | liku1243 |
ELP | Likum |
![]() Likum is classified as Definitely Endangered by the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger |
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