Alternate Names: Roro
Dialects: Paitana, Roro, Waima. Roro and Paitana populations smaller and scattered. Lexical similarity: 45% with Kuni , (most similar), 99% among all 3 dialects. All agree Waima is the main dialect.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 15,000 (2000 census).
Language Use: Home, traditional ceremonies, play, public meetings, religious services.
Language Development: Taught in primary schools. Radio programs. NT: 2003.
Typology: SOV.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Papua New Guinea
Other Comments: Many schools.