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Venezuela

Venezuela is a country in the Americas that is home to 29,790,000 people. It is also home to 37 living indigenous languages. It was also home to 6 indigenous languages that are now extinct. In addition, 7 living non-indigenous languages are established within the country. One of these, Spanish, is the official language of the country.

  • Geography

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  • Demographics

    29,790,000

    people

    37

    living languages

    97%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 0
    2. 11
    3. 26
    4. 6

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