Alternate Names: Aïwo, Ayiwo, Gnivo, Lomlom, Naaude, Nifilole, Nivo, Reef Islands, Reefs
Genealogy:
Demographics: 8,400 (1999 SIL), increasing.
Language Use: Vigorous. Religious services, commerce. All ages. Positive attitudes. Good speakers respected, Pijin borrowings disliked. A few also speak English [eng]. Also use Pijin [pis], Vaeakau-Taumako [piv]. Used as L2 by Vaeakau-Taumako [piv].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: Low. Literacy rate in L2: 25%–50%. Orthography not standardized so few readers. Taught in primary and secondary schools. Radio programs. Grammar.
Typology: OVS.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Solomon Islands
Other Comments: Christian.