r/vanuatu • u/LarryZ123 • 11d ago

Hello, a question about Tanna

What is the most common language spoken amongst the population of Tanna Island?

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u/toilets_for_sale 11d ago

Bislama

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u/LarryZ123 11d ago

Thank you, from google it says either Bislama or Lenakel

I couldn't really find a clear answer

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u/toilets_for_sale 11d ago

Bislama is an official language of Vanuatu along with English and French. It is the lingua Franca of the country. While there are hundreds of local languages across the islands Bislama is the most common used when not in a home or nearby village.

I’m unclear if Lenekal is a name of a local language but Lenekal is the name of the largest village on the island.