Papua New Guinea, a sovereign state in Oceania, is the most linguistically diverse country in the world. According to Ethnologue, there are 839 living languages spoken in the country. In 2006, Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare stated that "Papua New Guinea has 832 living languages ." Languages with statutory recognition are Tok Pisin, English, Hiri Motu, and Papua New Guinean Sign Language. Tok Pisin, an English-based creole, is the most widely spoken, serving as the country's lingua franca. Papua New Guinean Sign Language became the fourth officially recognised language in May 2015, and is used by the deaf population throughout the country.
Tabo, also known as Waia (Waya), is a Papuan language of Western Province, Papua New Guinea, just north of the Fly River delta. The language has also been known as Hiwi and Hibaradai.
The Arai River or May River is a river in southern Papua New Guinea. Various Papuan languages are spoken in the watershed of the May River, including the Iwam language and the Arai–Samaia languages.
The Bamu River is a river in southwestern Papua New Guinea.
The Timper River is a river in northern Papua New Guinea.
The Awung River is a river in northern Papua New Guinea.
The Guabe River is a river in northern Papua New Guinea.
The Evapia River is a river in northern Papua New Guinea.
The Piore River is a river in northern Papua New Guinea.
The Omati River is a river in southern Papua New Guinea.
The Aramia River is a river in southwestern Papua New Guinea.
The Wogamush River is a river in northern Papua New Guinea.
Segero Creek is a creek located in Western Province, Papua New Guinea.
The Samaia River or Simaia River is a river in Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea. The river flows through Green River Rural LLG.
The Wanang River is a river in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.
The Tomul River is a river in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.
The Numagen River or Numugen River is a river in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.
The Dimir River or Dimer River is a river in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.
The Gum River is a river in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.
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