North Efate language
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North Efate, also known as Nakanamanga or Nguna, is an Oceanic language spoken on the northern area of Efate in Vanuatu, as well as on a number of islands off the northern coast – including Nguna, and parts of Tongoa, Emae and Epi.
The population of speakers is recorded to be 9,500.[1] This makes Nakanamanga one of the largest languages of Vanuatu, an archipelago known for having the world's highest linguistic density.[2]
Phonology
Template:More citations needed section The consonant and vowels sounds of North Efate (Nguna).[3]
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Subdialects of North Efate include:[4]
- Buninga
- Emau
- Livara
- Nguna
- Paunangis
- Sesake
References
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Notes
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