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Likely because the country wasn't always a country in it's own right or closelyborders many countries on either side- Switzerland is a classic example of that, there are 3/4 (disputable) languages, Italian, French, Swiss-German and Romantsch. Switzerland closely borders Italy France and Germany, and it is a small country, so those languages were adapted. Romantsch is only spoken in a few select villages: 4'000 people speak it in the world. One theory is that the people in those mountain villages were isolated from the rest of the world for so long that they adapted their own language. If a certain area of land was at one point part of an empire from one country, that language will be introduced. If then another country claims the land and takes over, another language is introduced... this is another way a country "collects" languages.
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Some countries have more than one official language due to historical, cultural, or linguistic diversity among their population. Recognizing multiple official languages helps foster unity, inclusivity, and respect for various linguistic traditions within the country. It can also be a way to promote equality and protect minority languages.
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What are the official languages of most Latin American countries?
The official language of most Latin American countries is Spanish. However, in countries such as Brazil, the official language is Portuguese. Additionally, some countries have recognized indigenous languages as official, such as Quechua in Peru and Guarani in Paraguay.
How many countries have an Official language?
Most countries have one (e.g. Argentina - Spanish; Iceland - Icelandic) or more (e.g. Canada - English, French; Israel - Hebrew, Arabic; Nauru - Naurian, English) official language. However some countries (e.g. Japan, United States of America, and the United Kingdom) do not have an official language per se, but rather, languages that are considered official de facto (Japanese, English, and English, respectively), because the majority of people and government business utilize one primary language.
What countries have no official language?
Some countries that do not have an official language include the United States, Australia, and Brazil. These countries have diverse populations with multiple languages spoken, so they do not designate one as the official language at the national level.
What is the language spoken by all commonwealth countries?
English is the official language spoken in many Commonwealth countries due to the historical influence of British colonization. However, some countries have their own official languages in addition to English.
What are the countries that German is there 1st language?
The countries where German is the official primary language are Germany, Austria, and Liechtenstein. German is recognized as a minority language in some other countries, including Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Belgium.
What are two south American countries where spanish is not the official language?
Here is a list of South American countries that do not have Spanish as an official language. Some of these countries speak spanish as a common language though, even though it's not official:ArgentinaBrazilChileFalkland IslandsFrench GuianaGuyanaNicaraguaSurinameUruguay
Where is English spoken as second language in some countries?
Where is English spoken as second? English is an official language in the world.
How many countires speak spanish?
There are over 21 countries in which Spanish is declared the official language. Some countries, such as the Philippines and the United States, contain significant numbers of hispanophones (Spanish-speakers), despite that it is not the official language in those countries.
Some countries that speak french as their national language?
Some countries with French as their national language include France, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, and several countries in Africa such as Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Madagascar.
How many countries have an Official language?
Most countries have one (e.g. Argentina - Spanish; Iceland - Icelandic) or more (e.g. Canada - English, French; Israel - Hebrew, Arabic; Nauru - Naurian, English) official language. However some countries (e.g. Japan, United States of America, and the United Kingdom) do not have an official language per se, but rather, languages that are considered official de facto (Japanese, English, and English, respectively), because the majority of people and government business utilize one primary language.
How many people speak more than 5 languages in the world?
It is difficult to provide an exact number, but it is estimated that a very small percentage of the global population speaks more than 5 languages fluently. Multilingual individuals who speak more than 5 languages are considered to be highly proficient and are often professionals in fields such as translation, interpreting, or diplomacy.
Do the days of the week begin on the same day in countries where English is not the official language as they do in countries where English is the official language?
Yes, the days of the week are universal and based on the Gregorian calendar, so they typically start with Monday and end with Sunday regardless of the country or language. However, some cultures may consider a different day as the start of the week.
Why French is an official language?
French is spoken in countries all around the world, from all over Africa to Canada.is very innacurate. French is an official language in France and some of what used to be its colonies. That is because they developed that language. That's like asking why English is the official language of America. We partially developed it and so we speak it. You will find that most countries who develop a language, unless they develop multiple (then its numbers that count the most), then they speak that language.
French countries with 7 letters in their names are?
Some countries of seven letters where French is an official language would be Belgium, Senegal, Burundi, Comoros & Vanuatu.
How many people have french as an official language?
Very obviously France. There is also Canada ( one of our two official languages is French, the other being English), some countries in Africa, as well as Asia also have French as their official language, do to the fact that France colonized many countries in those parts of the world.
How popular is the English around the world?
English is the dominant language in many countries. As of 2012, there are 88 states, some sovereign and non-sovereign, that have English as an official language.
Do countries typically have more than one language spoken?
Yes and in some countries many langauges are spoken.
