Land-Language Link
Land-Language Link
Endangered
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
120
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 4
Less than half of the community speaks the language, and speaker numbers are decreasing at an accelerated pace.
4
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 4
Used mainly only in the home and/or with family, and may not be the primary language even in these domains for many community members.
4
Transmission
Transmission 1
Most adults in the community, and some children, are speakers.
1
Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Semi-speakers or rememberers
16
Children:
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Young adults
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
257
Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
Migration, shifting from fishing to gardening, land insecurity, and exogamous marriages are affecting the vitality of Doga.
Location and Context
Countries
Spoken along the north coast of Cape Vogel Peninsula, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea. The Doga people are traditionally nomadic, so the language has been spoken outside this region.
Location Description
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Government Support
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Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
As a migratory people, the Doga are experts at fitting in to host communities, and value assimilation over unique identity.
Other Languages Used By The Community
Tok Pisin, Anuki
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
None
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Other writing systems used:
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Comments on writing systems:
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Recent Resources
参考消息
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