Austronesian peoples

Austronesian peoples are a diverse group of peoples who originate from Southeast Asia and their descendants have spread across the Pacific and Indian Oceans. They speak Austronesian languages, which form a large language family. Historically, they are skilled sailors and navigators, exploring and settling islands from Madagascar to Hawaii and New Zealand. Their cultures vary widely, but they share linguistic roots and maritime traditions. Today, Austronesian peoples are found in countries like Indonesia, the Philippines, Madagascar, Madagascar, Micronesia, Polynesia, and parts of Southeast Asia, maintaining rich cultural heritages rooted in their seafaring history.