| Biga | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Indonesia |
| Region | Misool Island |
Native speakers | 300 (2001) [1] |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | bhc |
| Glottolog | biga1238 |
| ELP | Biga |
  Biga Location of Misool Island, Biga is spoken in the southern part of this island. | |
| Coordinates: 2°00′S130°16′E / 2.00°S 130.27°E | |
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Biga may refer to:
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