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indigenous peoples culture, language

Languages are not only extremely adequate tools of communication, they also reflect a view of the world. Languages are vehicles of value systems and of cultural expressions and they constitute a determining factor in the identity of groups and individuals. Languages are an essential component of the living heritage of humanity. Yet, over 50% of some 6700 languages spoken today are in danger of disappearing.

http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/index.php?pg=00136
Added by Zunia on October 15, 2008
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