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Portuguese is the official language of the former Portuguese colonies of:
- Angola
- Cape Verde Islands
- Guinea-Bissau
- Mozambique
- Sao Tome and Principe
It also is spoken by linguistic minorities in the African countries of Equatorial Africa, Mauritius, and Senegal. And it also is spoken by native and second language learners in Morocco, and in South Africa.
- Cape Verde
- Guiné-Bissau
- São Tomé e Príncipe
- Angola
- Moçambique
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∙ 15y agoYes. Portuguese is the official language of the former Portuguese colonies of Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. It also is spoken by linguistic minorities in the African countries of Equatorial Africa, Mauritius, and Senegal. And it also is spoken by native and second language learners in Morocco, and in South Africa.
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Portuguese and spanish are the languages spoken on what continent?
Portuguese and Spanish are spoken in Europe, South America, and parts of Africa.
Which city in South Africa speaks Portuguese?
Durban, Mbombela and Polokwane are examples of cities in South Africa where Portuguese is spoken. The three examples represent the respective capitals of the South African provinces -- KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo -- that border the Portuguese-speaking country of Mozambique. Other cities, towns and villages in those three provinces also retain Portuguese-speaking residents, tourists and visitors.
In which five African countries is Portuguese spoken?
Portuguese is spoken in the African countries of Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. These countries are Portugal's former colonies in Africa. The Portuguese language therefore remains an official language in all five countries.Additionally, Portuguese is spoken in other African countries. As an example, it has been added as one of the official languages of Equatorial Africa, which isn't a former Portuguese colony. In the way of another example, it's spoken and/or understood by increasing numbers in the Republic of South Africa. And the language always has found speakers among Morocco's multilingual populations and ethnic communities.
What are the two types of Portuguese language?
The two main types of Portuguese language are Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese. Brazilian Portuguese is spoken in Brazil, while European Portuguese is spoken in Portugal. There are some differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar between the two varieties.
Where do people speak Portuguese?
Portuguese is primarily spoken in Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, and several other countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe. It is also one of the official languages of organizations like the European Union and the African Union.
Portuguese and spanish are the languages spoken on what continent?
Portuguese and Spanish are spoken in Europe, South America, and parts of Africa.
Which city in South Africa speaks Portuguese?
Durban, Mbombela and Polokwane are examples of cities in South Africa where Portuguese is spoken. The three examples represent the respective capitals of the South African provinces -- KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo -- that border the Portuguese-speaking country of Mozambique. Other cities, towns and villages in those three provinces also retain Portuguese-speaking residents, tourists and visitors.
In which five African countries is Portuguese spoken?
Portuguese is spoken in the African countries of Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. These countries are Portugal's former colonies in Africa. The Portuguese language therefore remains an official language in all five countries.Additionally, Portuguese is spoken in other African countries. As an example, it has been added as one of the official languages of Equatorial Africa, which isn't a former Portuguese colony. In the way of another example, it's spoken and/or understood by increasing numbers in the Republic of South Africa. And the language always has found speakers among Morocco's multilingual populations and ethnic communities.
What are languages spoke in Africa?
There are thousands of different dialects of thousands of different languages spoken in Africa. Many have no connection to each other. In addition to these minor African Languages, Arabic and Berber are spoken in North Africa, French in many parts of West Africa, Northern Africa, Central Africa, and on Madagascar. English is spoken in Southern Africa and Sierra Leone, and is used as the Lingua Franca in much of Africa. Portuguese is spoken in parts of Angola and Mozambique, and Swahili is spoken all over Eastern Africa.
Is Portuguese spoken in Mozambique?
Portuguese is among the most spoken languages in Mozambique.
What are the two types of Portuguese language?
The two main types of Portuguese language are Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese. Brazilian Portuguese is spoken in Brazil, while European Portuguese is spoken in Portugal. There are some differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar between the two varieties.
What European languages are spoken in Africa?
Afrikaans. It is an Indo-European language of the Germanic language family, and is closely related to (and sometimes mutually intelligible with) Dutch and especially Flemish.
Where do people speak Portuguese?
Portuguese is primarily spoken in Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, and several other countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe. It is also one of the official languages of organizations like the European Union and the African Union.
Where is Portuguese located?
Portuguese is the official language of Portugal, a country located in Southern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. It is also widely spoken in Brazil, which is located in South America. Additionally, Portuguese is spoken in other former Portuguese colonies and regions around the world.
Where is Portuguese spoken in the Americas?
Only Brazil has Portuguese as its official language.
What language is spoken brasil?
Portuguese
Where is Portuguese commonly spoken?
Portugal
