Biga language explained

Biga
States:Indonesia
Region:Misool Island
Speakers:300
Date:2001
Ref:e18
Familycolor:Austronesian
Fam2:Malayo-Polynesian
Fam3:Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian
Fam4:Eastern Malayo-Polynesian
Fam5:South Halmahera–West New Guinea
Fam6:Halmahera Sea
Fam7:Ambel–Biga
Iso3:bhc
Glotto:biga1238
Glottorefname:Biga
Coordinates:-2°N 130.27°W
Pushpin Map:Indonesia Western New Guinea
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Misool Island, Biga is spoken in the southern part of this island.

Biga is a heavily Papuan-influenced Austronesian language spoken in Southwest Papua, Indonesia in the south of the island of Misool. It is spoken in the single village of Biga in Misol Timur Selatan District.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Ronsumbre, Adolof . 2020 . Ensiklopedia Suku Bangsa di Provinsi Papua Barat . Yogyakarta . Penerbit Kepel Press . 978-602-356-318-0.