Can Tourism Growth Save World’s Shortest Language in Bougainville?
In soon-to-be independent Bougainville, the Rotokas people speak a language often described as having the smallest alphabet in the world, attracting the attention of linguists, travellers and language enthusiasts worldwide. Tourism pioneer Junias Repiriri discusses Rotokas culture, Bougainville’s top attractions, post-pandemic tourism growth, Chinese investment and the island’s planned independence in 2027. Featuring: Junias Repiriri (Rotokas Ecotourism) Reporter: Suvam Pal
