Wipi language facts for kids

Wipi, also known as Gidra, Jibu, or Oriomo, is a language spoken by people in New Guinea. It is part of a group of languages called the Eastern Trans-Fly family. Other languages in this family include Gizrra, Meriam Mir, and Bine. The Wipi language family has also influenced nearby languages like Kiwai and Kalau Lagau Ya.

Where Wipi is Spoken

Wipi is spoken in fourteen main villages. The village of Wipim is like the central hub for Wipi speakers. People who speak Wipi live in a large area of land away from the coast. This area is in the eastern plains between the Fly River and the Torres Strait. Specifically, you can find Wipi speakers around the Oriomo River and Binaturi River.