Epi languages
Oceanic language group of Vanuatu
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The half dozen Epi languages are spoken on Epi Island in Vanuatu.
Geographic
distributionEast Vanuatu, Epi Island
distributionEast Vanuatu, Epi Island
Proto-languageProto-Epi
| Epi | |
|---|---|
| Api | |
| Geographic distribution | East Vanuatu, Epi Island |
| Linguistic classification | Austronesian |
| Proto-language | Proto-Epi |
| Language codes | |
| Glottolog | epii1237 |
The population of Epi Island was over 14,000 before being reduced to 800 in the early 20th century due to economic exploitation and introduced disease.[1] As of 2001, the population of these languages had climbed back to 4,400.
