Genetic Studies
It is not clear if East Vanuatu languages actually form a valid group.
A 2008 analysis of the Austronesian Basic Vocabulary Database included seven East Vanuatu languages. Three, the Paama–Ambrym languages, were found to form a separate family in the North and Central Vanuatu languages. The other four were fully supported as a unit, and fell into two branches:
- Maewo (Peterara) and Hano (Raga)
- Mota and Mwotlap
Read more about this topic: East Vanuatu Languages
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