Language is more than just a tool for communication. It is a living record of culture, history, and human identity. When we look at where languages are most concentrated, we find that diversity often thrives in places with complex geography or colonial histories.
From the dense rainforests of the Amazon to the island chains of the Pacific, specific environments have allowed communities to develop distinct ways of speaking over thousands of years. However, many of these unique voices are now at risk of disappearing as major global languages take over.
This gallery explores the top 10 countries with the highest number of living languages. Curious to see where the most languages are spoken? Click to find out.