Australia once had over 250 Indigenous languages
Before colonization, Indigenous Australians spoke over 250 distinct languages, making their continent one of the world's most linguistically diverse places, a richness now tragically diminished.
Before European colonization in 1788, Australia was a linguistic marvel, home to over 250 distinct Indigenous languages. These languages, part of about 28 different families, were primarily oral and deeply connected to culture, land, and spiritual beliefs. The vast Pama-Nyungan family alone spanned 90 percent of the mainland, showcasing incredible diversity.
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