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The World Language Process program of the UNKOMMON Foundation is proposing a World Conference / Congress on the subject of a Universal Auxiliary Language. We would like to have participants from every country in the world including individuals from as many languages possible. As people agree to participate we hope to update these web pages.
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Location:
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Border countries:
territorial sea: 12 nm contiguous zone: 24 nm exclusive economic zone: 200 nm continental shelf: 200 nm or to the edge of the continental margin.
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| Cultural Demographics | |
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Population:
205,754 (July 2005 est.) Cultural Groups: Ethnic groups: Ni-Vanuatu 98.5%, other 1.5% (1999 Census) Religions: Presbyterian 31.4%, Anglican 13.4%, Roman Catholic 13.1%, Seventh-Day Adventist 10.8%, other Christian 13.8%, indigenous beliefs 5.6% (including Jon Frum cargo cult), other 9.6%, none 1%, unspecified 1.3% (1999 Census).
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Languages Spoken: local languages (more than 100) 72.6%, pidgin (known as Bislama or Bichelama) 23.1%, English 1.9%, French 1.4%, other 0.3%, unspecified 0.7% (1999 Census).
Literacy:
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| Provinces and Universities | |
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Capital:
Number of provinces 6 provinces; Malampa, Penama, Sanma, Shefa, Tafea, Torba.
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Universities go here.
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