Javanese, New Caledonian

JAS

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Genealogy:

Austronesian
Malayo-Polynesian
Javanese

Demographics: Ethnic population: 4,000.

Language Use: Mainly adults.

Nation of Origin: New Caledonia

Other Comments: Migrant workers who came primarily between 1900 and 1938. Since World War II migration continued in both directions by individuals and families. The language is influenced by French, in contrast to Javanese , of Indonesia, which is influenced by Indonesian ,. Muslim (Sunni).