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These are the world’s most multilingual countries

Linguistic diversity: Papua New Guinea is the world's most multilingual country, with a total of 840 languages spoken.

Linguistic diversity: Papua New Guinea is the world's most multilingual country, with a total of 840 languages spoken. Image: REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

Simon Torkington
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Papua New Guinea leads the world in linguistic diversity, with 840 languages spoken. Image: Visual Capitalist

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A visual representation linguistic diversity across the world. Image: Visual Capitalist

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