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Papua new Guinea: The world's language capital

When considering the countries with the most languages, it’s natural to assume linguistic giants like China or India would lead the way. However, the unexpected champion is Papua New Guinea, a small island nation in the Pacific. According to the World Atlas, despite just 8.8 million people, Papua New Guinea is home to 840 languages. That’s nearly 12% of all the world’s languages spoken in an area roughly the size of California.

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