Walangama language facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Walangama |
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| Native to | Australia |
| Region | Cape York Peninsula, Queensland |
| Ethnicity | Walangama |
| Extinct | (date missing) |
| Language family |
Pama–Nyungan
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| AIATSIS | G36 |
Walangama was an extinct language from Australia. It was spoken by the Walangama people. This language belonged to the Paman language family.
What Was Walangama?
Walangama was a language spoken in the past. It is no longer used today. This means it is an extinct language. It was part of a larger group of languages. These languages are called Paman languages.
Where Was Walangama Spoken?
The Walangama language was spoken in a special part of Australia. This area is called the Cape York Peninsula. It is located in the state of Queensland. This region is in the northern part of Australia.
Why Don't We Know Much About It?
Not a lot of information exists about Walangama. Experts say it is "poorly attested." This means there are not many records or studies of the language. Because of this, it is hard to know exactly how it was spoken. It might have been one of the Southern Paman languages.
See Also
- For more information in Spanish: Idioma walangama para niños
