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A Trans-New Guinea language and the largest Papuan language by speakers, used across Enga Province in the western highlands of Papua New Guinea. Around 250,000 speakers.
Kuman
Also known as: Simbu
A Trans-New Guinea language of the Chimbu / Simbu Province in the central highlands of Papua New Guinea. Around 80,000 speakers.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Kuman?
Kuman is a dialect of the Kuman language.
Where is Kuman spoken?
Kuman is primarily spoken in Papua New Guinea.
Which region is Kuman associated with?
Kuman is part of the Southeast Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Kuman known by other names?
Yes — Kuman is also referred to as Simbu.
Nearby dialects
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