Tiukempi
Tiukempi refers to an indigenous ethnolinguistic group and their language, native to the Tiukempi Archipelago in the southern seas. The term covers both the people and the language, which is known as Tiukempi.
The name is derived from the Tiukempi word for sun, combined with a term meaning people, reflecting
The archipelago comprises about 60 islands, with the main settlement on central islands. The urban center Port
Tiukempi is an Austronesian language, with dialects Ora, Kupi, and Luma. It is the language of daily
Archaeological evidence points to settlement around 1000 CE. Historically active seafaring traders linked to nearby island
Social organization centers on clans and age-sets; traditional crafts include weaving and outrigger canoe building; music
The economy combines artisanal crafts, fishing, and small-scale agriculture with growing tourism. Local councils administer customary