Tvcēla‘id ‘Ǟ as seen from space.
Tvcēla‘id ‘Ǟ (IPA: /tə̃'tʲe:laʔid̚ 'ʔæ:/, often written as Tvcelaid Island) is an island belonging to Augnil, lying west of the main island. It is a tropical island with a small population. The native inhabitants speak the Tvcēla‘id Ndǭ language, but most also speak Augnilian and English.
Nature[]
Tvcēla‘id ‘Ǟ is well known for its flora and fauna, including many species which are considered to be living fossils.
Demography[]
| Historical population | |
|---|---|
| 1886 | 1.302 |
| 1893 | 1.415 |
| 1911 | 1.395 |
| 1946 | 1.336 |
| 1956 | 954 |
| 1966 | 877 |
| 1976 | 620 |
| 1986 | 770 |
| 1996 | 912 |
| 2006 | 1.211 |
It is estimated that Tvcēla‘id ‘Ǟ had about 1.350 inhabitants in 2013. The last official census (2006) recorded 1.211 inhabitants. Most inhabitants are native to the island and adhere to the native Tvcēla‘id religion. There is also a small, but growing, community of Jehova's Witnesses.
Most inhabitants speak the Tvcēla‘id Ndǭ language. Rough estimates put the percentages of people proficient in Tvcēla‘id Ndǭ at 90-95%, in Augnilian at 60-80%, and in English at 30-35%.