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Table 1. 
The 30 languages in the data set, grouped by type of numeral system.
Approximate systems (6 languages): 
Chiquitano, Fuyuge, Gooniyandi, Mundurukú, Pirahã, Wari’ 
Exact restricted systems (18 languages): 
Achagua, Araona, Awa Pit, Barasano, Baré, Hixkaryana, Hup, Imonda, Kayardild, Krenák, Mangarrayi, Martuthunira, Pitjantjatjara, Rama, Waskia, Wichí, Yidiny, !Xóõ 
Recursive systems (6 languages): 
English, Mandarin, and Spanish (base 10), Ainu (base 20), French and Georgian (base 10 and 20) 
Approximate systems (6 languages): 
Chiquitano, Fuyuge, Gooniyandi, Mundurukú, Pirahã, Wari’ 
Exact restricted systems (18 languages): 
Achagua, Araona, Awa Pit, Barasano, Baré, Hixkaryana, Hup, Imonda, Kayardild, Krenák, Mangarrayi, Martuthunira, Pitjantjatjara, Rama, Waskia, Wichí, Yidiny, !Xóõ 
Recursive systems (6 languages): 
English, Mandarin, and Spanish (base 10), Ainu (base 20), French and Georgian (base 10 and 20) 
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