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According to a UN Report, which one of the following countries has the highest number of living indigenous languages in the world?<\/p>\n

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\nAccording to various linguistic surveys and reports, including those from the UN (UNESCO), Papua New Guinea is widely recognized as the country with the highest number of living indigenous languages in the world. Its geographic and cultural diversity has led to the development and maintenance of a vast number of distinct language groups.
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\nPapua New Guinea is known for having the world’s highest linguistic diversity, hosting a large number of indigenous languages.
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\nEstimates vary, but Papua New Guinea is home to over 800 distinct living languages, representing about 12% of the world’s total. The International Year of Indigenous Languages in 2019 highlighted the importance of preserving linguistic diversity globally.
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