#vanuatu

With a population of less than 300,000, this island nation is home to an extraordinary number of languages — 138 to be exact.

Across the 83 islands that make up Vanuatu, language is more than communication — it’s identity. These languages have evolved over more than 3,000 years since the first settlement of the archipelago and play a central role in Vanuatu’s vibrant culture and traditions.