Culture
There are a number of Timor languages branch of Malayo-Polynesian languages which are endemic to Wetar. Wetarese, which is also spoken on the nearby islands of Liran and Atauro, is one such language. Others include Aputai, Ili'uun, Perai, Talur, and Tugun. These are all spoken by small groups of about 1,000 people each. The national language Indonesian or regional Ambonese Malay are commonly used.
The main economic activity on Wetar is subsistence agriculture, principally of sago. Tortoise shells are also gathered and exported to countries where the trade is not banned.
Most of the inhabitants are of Papuan descent. Most are Muslims, but there are some Christians as well.
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