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Kowiai language

Why is Kowiai language so important nowadays? Kowiai language has captured the attention of millions of people around the world, generating controversy and debate in all areas. Since its appearance, Kowiai language has been the subject of analysis and discussion in various fields, from science and technology to politics and popular culture. In this article we will explore the impact that Kowiai language has had on today's society and how its presence has shaped the way we think and act. Additionally, we will examine the relevance of Kowiai language in a constantly changing world and how its influence continues to be noticeable in our daily lives.

Kowiai
South Bomberai
Native toIndonesia
RegionKaimana Regency
Native speakers
600 (2000)
Language codes
ISO 639-3kwh
Glottologkowi1239
ELPKowiai

Kowiai (Kuiwai) is an Austronesian language of the Bomberai Peninsula in New Guinea. According to the Atlas of Languages of Intercultural Communication in the Pacific and Asia, Kowiai is spoken in the coastal regions between Arguni and Etna bay.

Distribution

Locations within Kaimana Regency:

  • Kaimana District: Namatota and Bicari villages
  • Buruwai District: Pulau Adi and Nusa Ulang villages
  • Teluk Etna District: Kayu Merah village
  • Niraran District: Trikora village
  • Coa District: Sowa village
  • Kroy District
  • Kaimana City

References

  1. ^ Kowiai at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
  2. ^ Charles Grimes & Owen Edwards (in process) Wallacean subgroups: unravelling the prehistory and classification of the Austronesian languages of eastern Indonesia and Timor-Leste. Summary presentation at the 15th International Conference on Austronesian Linguistics.
  3. ^ Wurm, Stephen A.; Mühlhäusler, Peter; Tryon, Darrell T. (2011-02-11). Atlas of Languages of Intercultural Communication in the Pacific, Asia, and the Americas: Vol I: Maps. Vol II: Texts. Walter de Gruyter. ISBN 978-3-11-081972-4.
  4. ^ Ronsumbre, Adolof (2020). Ensiklopedia Suku Bangsa di Provinsi Papua Barat. Yogyakarta: Penerbit Kepel Press. ISBN 978-602-356-318-0.
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