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Question: The input states Indigenous Peoples speak the majority of the world’s languages. Roughly how many languages do Indigenous communities speak?

Answer: Answer: Over 4,000 languages (out of about 6,700 worldwide).
Brief Info: Cultural diversity is immense, reflecting varied ecosystems, traditions and ecological knowledge.

(Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation, 07 Nov 2025)

Source Link: https://www.fao.org/indigenous-peoples/who-we-are/en?utm_source=chatgpt.com