The half dozen Epi languages are spoken on
Epi Island
Epi (or Épi, Api; formerly known as Tasiko or Volcano Island) is an island in Shefa Province, Vanuatu, at the north end of the Shepherd Islands.
The island is long northwest–southeast, and wide, with an area of . Its shoreline measures 130 ...
in Vanuatu.
The population of Epi Island was over 14,000 before being reduced to 800 in the early 20th century due to economic exploitation and introduced disease. As of 2001, the population of these languages had climbed back to 4,400.
Languages
The languages are:
*Baki–Bierebo:
Baki (Burumba),
Bierebo (Bonkovia-Yevali)
*Bieria–Maii:
Bieria (Vovo),
Maii (Mkir)
*Lamen–Lewo:
Lamen (Lamenu, Varmali),
Lewo (Varsu)
References
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