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Oceanic language group of Vanuatu From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The half dozen Epi languages are spoken on Epi Island in Vanuatu.
Epi | |
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Api | |
Geographic distribution | East Vanuatu, Epi Island |
Linguistic classification | Austronesian |
Proto-language | Proto-Epi |
Glottolog | epii1237 |
The population of Epi Island was over 14,000 before being reduced to 800 in the early 20th century due to economic exploitation and introduced disease.[1] As of 2001, the population of these languages had climbed back to 4,400.
The languages are:[2]
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