Schouten languages
The Schouten languages are a linkage of Austronesian languages in northern Papua New Guinea. They are in contact with various North Papuan languages, particularly the Skou and some Torricelli languages.
| Schouten | |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Schouten Islands and nearby coast of northern New Guinea |
| Linguistic classification | Austronesian |
| Proto-language | Proto-Schouten |
| Glottolog | scho1242 |
They are named after the Schouten Islands of Papua New Guinea.
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