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Telefol · Telefomin District, Papua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea, South America

Whistling

AnatomicalWhistling

Bibliography

Grimes, B. F. (2000). Ethnologue 14th edition with compact disc. Dallas: SIL International

LanguageTelefol

MacrofamilyTrans-New Guinea

ISO Codetlf

City / RegionTelefomin District, Papua New Guinea

CountryPapua New Guinea

ContinentSouth America

FamilyAnatomical

Instrument TypeWhistling

Entry AuthorsLucas James

Coordinates-4.9128, 141.8523

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