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Lakon

A language of Vanuatu

ISO 639-3lkn

Population  700 (2003 A. Francois).
Region  Banks Group, Gaua Island.
Language map  Vanuatu
Alternate names   Gaua, Gog, Lakona, Qatareu, Toglatareu, Togla, Vure
Classification  Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Central-Eastern Oceanic, Remote Oceanic, North and Central Vanuatu, Northeast Vanuatu-Banks Islands, East Vanuatu
Language use  Spoken by entire ethnic group. Most key domains. Positive attitude. Also use Bislama [bis], some English.
Language development  2 primary schools.