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The language situation in an area as extensive as the South Pacific region is, not surprisingly, characterised by its complexity and diversity.
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Watts, N. (1997). Language Policy and Education in New Zealand and the South Pacific. In: Wodak, R., Corson, D. (eds) Encyclopedia of Language and Education. Encyclopedia of Language and Education, vol 1. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4538-1_18
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