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Djinba
Native to Australia
Region Northern Territory
Ethnicity Djinba
Native speakers 53  (2006 census)aiatsis
Language family
Pama–Nyungan
Dialects
Ganalbingu
Mandjalpingu
AIATSIS N97

Djinba is an Australian Aboriginal Yolŋu language, spoken by the Djinba in eastern Arnhem Land, Northern Territory.

Dialects of the two moieties are (a) Ganalbingu (Ganhalpuyngu) and (b) Mandjalpingu (Manydjalpuyngu).

Speakers of Mandjalpingu include the actor and traditional dancer David Gulpilil.

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