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Suriname is a country whose inhabitants speak Dutch.
Specifically, it is the only South American country with Dutch as the official language. Suriname also is the only Dutch speaking region in the Western Hemisphere that is no longer part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
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∙ 14y agoThe Republic of Suriname is the only South American country to have Dutch as the official language. Sixty percent of the population speak Dutch as their native language in Suriname. The former colony of the Netherlands was given limited self-government in 1954. Full independence was gained on November 25, 1975.
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∙ 6y agoDutch is spoken in Suriname
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What are 2 languages in south America?
South America has two major languages - Spanish and Portuguese, but English is spoken in Guyana (formerly British Guiana), Dutch is spoken in Suriname (formerly Dutch Guiana) and French is spoken in French Guiana. All these countries are on South America..
In what South American city is Dutch spoken?
Paramaribo is the South American city where Dutch is spoken. It's the capital and the largest city in the Republic of Suriname. But it isn't the only city where Dutch is spoken in the Republic. In fact, Dutch is spoken in all of Suriname's cities. It's the country's official language.
In what country is portuguese spoken in South America?
Brazil.
What is the independent country in south america and dutch is the official language?
Dutch is the official language in the country of Suriname.
Where is Dutch spoken in the north and French in the south?
In Belgium, Dutch is spoken in the north and French in the south.
Smallest south American country whos main language is dutch?
I think the only country that speaks Dutch in South America is Suriname.
What is the dutch speaking country in south America called?
Suriname
What is The only country in south America where portuguese is spoken?
Brazil
What is the smallest indepent country in south America called that speaks dutch?
Suriname is a Dutch speaking country in South America. It is the smallest country on the continent. However, it is larger than French Guyana, which is a territory in South America that belongs to France.
What European language is spoken in the western hemisphere?
There are many European languages spoken in the Western Hemisphere. In North America, Spanish, English and French are spoken. In South America, Spanish, English, Dutch, French and Portuguese are spoken.
In what south American country is the dutch the official language?
Suriname is the South American country in which Dutch is the official language.Specifically, Suriname is South America's smallest independent country. It used to be a colony of the European Kingdom of the Netherlands. During its colonial period, the country's name was Dutch Guiana.
What are the Top 3 languages spoken in South America?
North and South America have more than four main languages, but if you have to pick, they would be:EnglishSpanishFrenchPortuguese
