NZ

New Zealand

New Zealand is a country in the Pacific that is home to 5,084,000 people. It is also home to 2 living indigenous languages. It was also home to 1 indigeneous language that is now extinct. In addition, 2 living non-indigenous languages are established within the country. One of these, English, is the official language of the country. In formal education, 1 indigenous language is used as a language of instruction.

  • Geography

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  • Demographics

    5,084,000

    people

    2

    living languages

    99%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 0
    2. 0
    3. 2
    4. 1

New Zealand has adopted the following international conventions which speak to indigenous language rights.