Such an impressive channel! Anyone at all interested in languages will find this video fascinating: What Makes Papuan Languages So Unique?:

Melanesia has the most languages on earth, most of which are Papuan. These features set them apart from surrounding language families.

@Miraz yes! Paama, the small Vanuatu island where I served as a Peace Corps volunteer, had its own language for about 2000 people.

@antonzuiker That must have been interesting. I’ve visited Vanuatu twice — the first time when it was still a Condominium and was called the New Hebrides. Interesting people and place.

@Miraz What?! You visited the Condominium of the New Hebrides? Erin and I always explain that crazy setup – a colony with 2 rulers! But today (July 30) is Vanuatu Independence Day, so happy birthday to that beautiful nation!