Also Known As:
Kala Yagaw Ya, Yagar Yagar, Mabuiag, Kala Lagau Langgus, Langus, West Torres
Dialects & Varieties
- Kalaw Kawaw Ya (Saibai dialect: kala1378)
- Mabuyag
- Kulkalgau Ya
- Kawrareg
A sketch of Kalaw Kawaw Ya
Kevin Ford and Dana Ober. 1991. "A Sketch of Kalaw Kawaw Ya." In Language in Australia, edited by S. Romaine. 118-142. Cambridge University Press.
Threatened
20 percent certain, based on the evidence available
~1500
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speakers
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Location and Context
Countries
Australia
Location Description
Saibai Island, Dauan Island, Boigu Island, Bamada
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Other Languages Used By The Community
Torres Strait Creole (Broken), English, Meriam Mer
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