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All articles filed in Formosan languages

The Languages of Taiwan
Austronesian History SiniticJuly 6, 2023September 8, 2023

The Languages of Taiwan

Taiwan is home to over 20 Austronesian and Sinitic languages. This incredible linguistic diversity reflects Taiwan’s multicultural roots.

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