Vao language
In today's world, Vao language has become a topic that arouses growing interest in society. Whether due to its historical relevance, its impact on daily life or its influence in the cultural sphere, Vao language has captured the attention of people of all ages and backgrounds. Since its emergence, Vao language has been the subject of debate, study and research, and its importance has not diminished over time. In this article, we will explore different aspects of Vao language and its meaning in the contemporary world, analyzing its evolution, its impact and its relevance today.
| Vao | |
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| Region | Vao Island and northern Malakula, Vanuatu |
Native speakers | 1,900 (2001) |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | vao |
| Glottolog | vaoo1237 |
 Vao is not endangered according to the classification system of the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger | |
Vao is an Austronesian language of the Oceanic branch spoken by about 1,900 people on Vao Island and on the nearby shores of Malakula Island, Vanuatu.
Characteristics
Vao is one of the few languages of the world that possesses linguolabial consonants.[example needed]
References
- ^ Vao at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
- ^ Ethnologue report for Vao
- ^ Ladefoged, Peter; Maddieson, Ian. The sounds of the world's languages. Blackwell Publishers. pp. 18–19. ISBN 9780631198147.
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