Fas language
Fas (a.k.a. Momu, Bembi) is the eponymous language of the small Fas language family of Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea.
| Fas | |
|---|---|
| Momu | |
| Region | Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea |
Native speakers | 2,500 (2000 census) |
Fas
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | fqs |
| Glottolog | fass1245 |
| ELP | Fas |
| Coordinates: 3.253331°S 141.425202°E | |
Fas was once mistakenly placed in the Kwomtari family, confusing their classification. Its only demonstrated relative is actually Baibai, with which it is 40% cognate. See Fas languages for details.
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