The choice of an official language depends on the context and cultural diversity of the country. In Spanish-speaking countries or regions, it may make sense for Spanish to be the official language to reflect the predominant language spoken. However, it is important to also consider the rights and needs of linguistic minorities in order to promote inclusivity and diversity.
Swedish is the official language of Sweden and one of two official languages of Finland. Small Swedish-speaking communities exist in the United States and Canada as well.German is the official language, or one official language, of:GermanyLuxembourgBelgiumSwitzerlandLiechtensteinAustriaGerman-speaking minorities also live in:DenmarkFranceItalyHungaryCroatiaSloveniaBosnia-HerzegovinaPolandCzech RepublicSlovakiaRomaniaBulgariaMoldovaUkraineBelarusLatviaLithuaniaEstoniaRussiathe United StatesCanadaBrazilArgentinaChile
German is the official language of Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, parts of Switzerland, the Italian province of Bolzano-Bozen, Luxembourg (together with French and Luxembourgish) and Belgium (together with Dutch and French). It is also spoken in countries with German minorities, but not necessarily as an official language..
Nearly all of the German population speaks German, as it is the official language of the country. Minorities may speak other languages, but German is the primary language spoken by the majority of the population.
The official language of Maryland is English.
Swedish is the official language of Sweden and one of two official languages of Finland. Small Swedish-speaking communities exist in the United States and Canada as well.German is the official language, or one official language, of:GermanyLuxembourgBelgiumSwitzerlandLiechtensteinAustriaGerman-speaking minorities also live in:DenmarkFranceItalyHungaryCroatiaSloveniaBosnia-HerzegovinaPolandCzech RepublicSlovakiaRomaniaBulgariaMoldovaUkraineBelarusLatviaLithuaniaEstoniaRussiathe United StatesCanadaBrazilArgentinaChile
Pierre Foucher has written: 'Constitutional language rights of official-language minorities in Canada' -- subject(s): Languages, Law and legislation 'Droit constitutionnel'
German is the official language of Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, parts of Switzerland, the Italian province of Bolzano-Bozen, Luxembourg (together with French and Luxembourgish) and Belgium (together with Dutch and French). It is also spoken in countries with German minorities, but not necessarily as an official language..
Germany Austria Switzerland Liechtenstein Luxembourg Belgium Italy (South Tyrol) Brazil Namibia Argentina
Gopinath Shrivastava has written: 'The language controversy and the minorities' -- subject(s): Languages, Linguistic minorities, Minorities
Around 56% of Europeans are able to hold a conversation in at least one additional language. Countries like Luxembourg and Malta have high numbers of multilingual speakers, with over 95% and 90% respectively. In other countries, such as Sweden and Denmark, around 70% of the population speaks a second language.
No, Spanish is not the official language of Egypt. Arabic is the official language of Egypt.
The official language of Maryland is English.
No, Australia actually has no official language at the federal level. However, English is the most widely spoken and commonly used language in the country.
California has not designated an official language. The state recognizes English as the de facto language for government and official business, but there is no official language specified in the state's constitution or legislation.
Equitorial Guinea (Africa) uses Spanish as their official language. The Philippines used to hold Spanish as their official language until 1987. Additionally, the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, a partially recognized state in northern Africa, uses Spanish as one of its official languages. Other than these, there are no countries outside Europe and the Americas that use Spanish as an official language.
Rome doesn't technically have an official language.