| Beli | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Papua New Guinea |
| Region | Sandaun Province |
Native speakers | 2,200 (2000) [1] |
Torricelli
| |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | bey |
| Glottolog | beli1258 |
| ELP | Beli (Papua New Guinea) |
Beli is a Torricelli language of Papua New Guinea. It is also known as Akuwagel, Makarim, Mukili.
It is spoken in Mukili ( 3°41′07″S142°21′58″E / 3.685253°S 142.365984°E ), Makapim ( 3°41′08″S142°23′02″E / 3.685606°S 142.383937°E ), and other villages of Maimai Wanwan Rural LLG in Nuku District, Sandaun Province. [1] [2]
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