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The Language Map of PNG: Discovering the Most Linguistically Rich Districts ================================================= Papua New Guinea is home to over 800 languages, making it the most linguistically diverse country in the world! But where are these languages spoken the most? Which provinces and districts hold the greatest linguistic wealth? Check out my infographic to explore how languages are distributed across PNG’s provinces and districts. This is more than just a map—it’s a glimpse into our nation's cultural richness and identity. #inxdb #PNG50yrs #PNGFACTS

🌐Which is the most linguistically diverse country in the world? Thinking of India 🇮🇳? Surprisingly No!! 💡"Did you know? Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 holds the title for the most linguistically diverse country in the world! With over 850 languages spoken across its diverse landscape, PNG stands out as a true testament to the rich tapestry of human communication. Surpassing even India in linguistic diversity, PNG showcases the incredible variety and complexity of languages within its borders. #FactoftheDay #PapuaNewGuinea #LinguisticDiversity #CulturalHeritage"

The Language Map of PNG: Discovering the Most Linguistically Rich Districts =========================================== Papua New Guinea is home to over 800 languages, making it the most linguistically diverse country in the world! But where are these languages spoken the most? Which provinces and districts hold the greatest linguistic wealth? Check out my infographic to explore how languages are distributed across PNG’s provinces and districts. This is more than just a map—it’s a glimpse into our nation's cultural richness and identity. #inxdb #PNG50yrs #PNGFACTS Click this link to see the live dashboard: https://lnkd.in/gmJEYBmY

Nigeria boasts a rich linguistic tapestry with over 525 native languages spoken across the country. Here are some key facts about Nigerian languages: Official Language: English serves as the official language and the most widely spoken lingua franca. It was inherited from the colonial era. Major Native Languages: Hausa: With over 80 million speakers (including second-language speakers), Hausa is prevalent in the northern regions. Yoruba: Over 54 million people speak Yoruba, primarily in the southwest. Igbo: Igbo, spoken by over 42 million people (including L2 speakers), is prominent in the southeast. Efik-Ibibio Cluster: This group comprises over 15 million speakers. Fulfulde, Kanuri, Tiv, and Nupe also have significant populations. Linguistic Diversity: Nigeria’s languages span three major African language families: Afroasiatic, Nilo-Saharan, and Niger–Congo. Additionally, there are unclassified languages, such as Centúúm, reflecting ancient diversity. Pidgin English: An English-based creole known as Nigerian Pidgin is spoken by over 60 million people. #Nigeria

🌍🗣️ Celebrating the Linguistic Diversity of Nigeria! Did you know that Nigeria is one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world, with over 525 native languages? The major native languages, in terms of population, are Hausa (over 80 million speakers), Yoruba (over 54 million speakers), and Igbo (over 42 million speakers). In addition to these, there are several other languages spoken by millions, including Ijaw, Igala, Urhobo, Fulfulde, Kanuri, Tiv, Nupe, and others. This linguistic diversity is a microcosm of much of Africa as a whole, and the country contains languages from the three major African language families: Afroasiatic, Nilo-Saharan, and Niger–Congo. However, many Nigerians struggle with English, and there are fears from prominent linguists that Nigerian native languages are endangered and face eventual extinction. This is where our mission comes in. We believe in the importance of teaching children their native tongues to instill a sense of identity and belonging. By championing indigenous languages, we can help preserve this rich linguistic heritage and ensure that future generations can enjoy the cultural wealth embedded in these languages. Let’s work together to keep these languages alive and thriving! #Nigeria #Africa #Languages #IndigenousLanguages #Education #Culture

🌍 Exploring the Indigenous Languages of Kenya! Kenya, a vibrant country in East Africa, is a linguistic paradise with over 68 native languages. While English and Swahili are the official languages, the soul of Kenya’s cultural heritage is deeply rooted in its indigenous languages. Let’s delve into some of them: 💎 Kikuyu: Spoken by the Agikuyu ethnic group, Kikuyu is one of the major regional languages in Kenya with an estimated 8.1 million native speakers. 💎 Luhya: This language is spoken by the Luhya ethnic group with an estimated 10 million speakers. 💎 Dholuo: With 5 million speakers, Dholuo is integral to the cultural fabric of Kenya. 💎 Kalenjin: This language is spoken by the Kalenjin ethnic group with an estimated 4.6 million speakers. Interestingly, Kenya’s languages belong to three broad language families: Niger-Congo (Bantu branch), Nilo-Saharan (Nilotic branch), and Afroasiatic (Cushitic). This linguistic diversity mirrors much of Africa as a whole. Language is not just a means of communication, but a bridge to our heritage and identity. 🌉🗣️📚 #Kenya #IndigenousLanguages #AfricanLanguages #LinguisticDiversity

🌍 Did You Know? There are over 7,000 languages spoken across the globe! Here are some fascinating facts about the world of languages: 🌟 Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language, with over 1.1 billion native speakers! 🌟 English is the most widely learned language, spoken as a second language by over 1.5 billion people. 🌟 Papua New Guinea is the most linguistically diverse country, with over 850 languages spoken. 🌟 Nearly 40% of the world’s languages are endangered, with fewer than 1,000 speakers remaining. 🌟 The longest alphabet belongs to the Khmer language of Cambodia, with 74 characters! Languages are not just a way to communicate—they’re a window into culture and history. Which language would you love to learn, and why? Let us know in the comments! #DidYouKnow #LanguagesOfTheWorld #CulturalDiversity #ManthenaAmericanSchool #LearnWithMAS

Have you heard of #Wolof? Wolof is a rare language ("rare," but spoken by millions of people!) spoken in Gambia, Senegal, and Mauritania. This West African language is dynamic and ever-evolving, similar to most languages (anyone else's teenagers started saying "rizz?"). Learn more about Wolof below. https://lnkd.in/gjcwzTXk

Hey fam, check out this insightful post by my colleague Tayo Ajimoko about the importance of preserving African languages. 🗣️ Every two weeks, one of the world's languages disappears, and it’s crucial we take steps to learn and pass on our native languages despite the challenges of colonialism, immigration, and racism. 🌐 Tayo suggests exploring languages like Yoruba, Swahili, and many more instead of just sticking to colonial languages. Let’s embrace our heritage and make sure our languages thrive! Swipe left for resources and let me know what language you’re thinking of picking up! 🎓📚✊🏾 #LanguageRevival #EmbraceYourRoots

Happy Sunday everyone. I saw this post by Tayo Ajimoko and as it resonates so much with me, I thought to share. If you are African and you don't speak, understand or write your language or any other African language, without mincing words or sounding too harsh, you are not doing well! But this can still be rectified if you put your mind to it. And if you happen to have children, let them know how to speak, read and write your own language or any other African one. It is not a sign of sophistication not to know how to but a Colonial and or slavery mentality! Our own beautiful languages that are so rich and with so much depth are going extinct. Before you sign up for Mandarin classes for your child, does this child speak, write and read your own language? If not let your child learn your own language first before any other 'foreign' one. Don't be rootless/ allow your children to be rootless please. Knowing your language is part of your identity, your culture and it centres you. We should be global citizens if possible but how global can you be when you are not centred in your own origins? It is always a delight to listen to Prof. Wole Soyinka speak Yoruba. This he does with no admixture of English and when he speaks English, we know how it is. He is a Nobel Laureate for English Literature after all. Let's do the needful and make Africa Day which is commemorated on 25th of May yearly, have meaning. #Africa #African #ProudlyAfrican #AfricanLanguages #Speakyourlanguage #Knowyourlanguage #Readyourlanguage #Thattheymaynotgoextinct #Dontberootless