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Q: What are the official languages of Canada - why are those languages chosen?
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Why are French and English official languages of Canada?

Canada's first settlers were from England and France. The two most common first languages spoken by Canadians are English and French. Of note, Various Asian and Middle-Eastern languages are also very prevalent, and many businesses (and some Government offices, especially at the Provincial level) cater to those languages as well.


How many official languages do people speak in this continent?

]1] On the continent of North America, many languages are spoken. And some of those may be recognized as national languages. But few make it to the status as official language. [2] In the United States, for example, there's no official language identified as such on the books in most of the states. [3] Neither is there an official language identified as such on the books in Mexico. But Spanish and 62 Amerindian languages are recognized as national languages. [4] In Canada, however, there are two official languages: English and French. In addition, the Northwest Territories give official status to eight aborginal languages: Cree, Dogrib, Gwich'in, Inuinnaqtun, Inuktitut, Inukvialuktun, and northern and southern Slavey.


What are the official languages of Europe and Ireland?

Europe is a continent with about 50 individual countries. They would have their own languages, so there is no official language of Europe. Ireland is one of those countries and it has 2 official languages, which are the Irish language, commonly referred to as Gaelic, and English.


Does Canada speack a different langue?

Yes, but in different dialects. * Added - Although England and Australia speak teh same offical language, Canada does not. Canada has 2 offical languages, English and French. Not all Canadians speak English, and they are not expected to do so.


What are Spain's traditional languages?

Spanish is the official national language. Catalán, Gallego, and Vasco are languages recognized by their respective Autonomous Community legislatures as official languages in those respective Autonomous Communities only.


Is the entrance of the Niagara contains Tamil wordvaanga vaanga?

No, the entrance of Niagara Falls does not contain the Tamil words "vaanga vaanga." The official languages of Canada are English and French, and signage at popular sites like Niagara Falls is typically in those languages.


What language besides English is widely used and spoken in Canada?

French is the other official language, but there are many pockets of nationalities in Canada and the People from those places still speak their native languages.


Why are there two official languages in Canada?

French is mostly spoken in Quebec but since Quebec is part of Canada then they recognize it as Canada's second language but Quebec has tried many different ways and wants to be its own country. It speaks two different languages because they were settled by the English and the French.


Why are English and French spoken in the US and Canada?

Colonists came to North America from both England and France, and created English and French colonies where those languages were spoken; later those colonies became the US and Canada, but the languages remained. (Note that in the US, only New Orleans still has any significant remnant of the French language, in the form of the Cajun dialect, whereas Canada has a much larger amount of French speakers, particularly in the province of Quebec.) =============================================================================== French and English are Canada's Official Languages. They have equal status. It is part of the formal recognition that the French and the English are Canada's two founding peoples. Nevertheless, several hundred languages and dialects are spoken within Canada.


What is the french speaking area of Canada?

The French-speaking area of Canada is primarily located in the province of Quebec, where French is the official language. There are also significant French-speaking populations in other provinces, such as New Brunswick, Ontario, and Manitoba.


How many official languages of the United Nations.?

The United Nations has six official languages. They are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. Translation is provided for those who don't speak the language being spoken.


How do you say green in Swiss?

grün (german) grüen (swissgerman) verd (french) verde (italian) All those languages (including Rumantsch) are approved as official languages in Switzerland.