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⇱ Maia Language (SKS) – L1 & L2 Speakers, Status, Map, Endangered Level & Official Use | Ethnologue Free

Summary

Maia is a stable indigenous language of Papua New Guinea. It belongs to the Trans-New Guinea language family. The language is used as a first language by all in the ethnic community. It is not known to be taught in schools.

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It belongs to the Trans-New Guinea language family.

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  • Bible portions (1988–2013)
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