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Portuguese sailors were the first europeans to arrive in Africa in the 15th century. They conquered territories and established colonies that are now several African countries: Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau and the islands of Cabo Verde.
These countries only achieved their independence after the portuguese revolution in 1974. Until then they were official portuguese territories with portuguese as official language.
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What language inspired Portuguese?
No language "inspired" Portuguese, but Latin was the language that Portuguese evolved from.
Portuguese is the culture of what country?
Portugal and Brazil. Portuguese is a language not a culture.
In which four countries that were former colonies of Portugal is Portuguese the official language?
In Latin America, Brazil is a former colony of Portugal, and has Portuguese as its official language. In Africa, Cape Verde Islands and Guinea-Bissau likewise are former colonies, and keep Portuguese as their official languages. In Southeast Asia, East Timor is a former colony, and maintains the official status of Portuguese right alongside of the indigenous Tetum language. And in Asia, Macau is a former colony, and uses Portuguese and Chinese as official languages.
Which two countries or colonies have Portuguese as the major official language?
There are no more Portuguese colonies. Two countries that used to be Portuguese colonies are East Timor, where Portuguese shares official language status with the native Tetum; and Macau, where Portuguese shares official language status with Chinese.
In what country besides Portugal is Portuguese the official language?
Portuguese is the official language of former colonies of Portugal in Africa, Asia, and South America. In Africa, it therefore enjoys official language status in Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. Additionally, it now shares official language status with Spanish and French in Equatorial Guinea. In Asia, Portuguese shares official language status with Chinese in Macau; and with Tetum in East Timor. And in South America, it still is the official language of the continent's largest country, Brazil. Additionally, though not official, Portuguese is one of the nine recognized regional languages of importance to the neighboring South American country of The Co-operative Republic of Guyana, where English remains the official language.
Where in Africa is Spanish an an official language?
Equatorial Guinea is the only country in Africa where Spanish is an official language, along with French and Portuguese.
Where did Brazilian Portuguese come from?
Brazilian Portuguese originated from the Portuguese language brought to Brazil by the Portuguese colonizers in the 16th century. Over time, the language evolved and absorbed influences from indigenous languages, African languages, and other immigrant languages, leading to the distinct Brazilian Portuguese dialect spoken today.
What language inspired Portuguese?
No language "inspired" Portuguese, but Latin was the language that Portuguese evolved from.
In which three countries is Portuguese the official language?
There are more than three countries in which Portuguese is the official language. For it's the official language of the southwest European country of Portugal; and of former colonies of Portugal in Africa, Asia, and South America. In Africa, Portuguese remains the official language in Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. Additionally, it now shares official language status, with Spanish and French, in the African country of Equatorial Guinea. In Asia, Portuguese shares official language status in East Timor, with Tetum; and in Macau, with Chinese. In South America, Portuguese is the official language of Brazil, which is the continent's largest country. And so there are ten countries in which Portuguese is the official language.
Which country in Africa speaks Portuguese?
The main country in Africa that speaks Portuguese is Angola. Portuguese is the official language of Angola, along with several other African countries like Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, and São Tomé and Príncipe.
What is one major difference between the African Union and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries?
One major difference is their membership composition. The African Union consists of African countries, while the Community of Portuguese Language Countries consists of countries where Portuguese is an official language, including countries outside of Africa.
What three continents is Portuguese an official language?
Africa-nations of Angola, Mozembique speak PortugueseSouth America-Brazil is the largest portuguese speaking populationEurope-Portugal, the original speakers of PortugueseAsia-Technically East Timor, speaks portuguese, so technically there are four continents whcih has Portuguese set as an official language
Where is Portuguese the official language?
Answer #1 Portugal. This is the most south-western country in Europe. Answer #2 Portuguese is the official language of Portugal, and of former Portuguese colonies in Africa, Asia, and South America. In Africa, Portuguese is the official language of the former Portuguese colonies, and now independent nations of Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. Additionally, it shares official language status with Spanish and French in Equatorial Guinea. In Asia, Portuguese is the official language in the former colony of Macau, where it shares that status with Chinese; and in the former colony of East Timor, where it shares that status with Tetum. And in South America, Portuguese is the official language of Brazil, which is the continent's largest country.
How do you say language in Portuguese?
to say language in portuguese, you would say 'lingua'
Where is Portuguese located?
portuguese is a language. Brazil (South america), Portugal (Europe), Angola, Cape Verde, Mozambique, S. Tomé and Príncipe (Africa), Macau, East Timor (Asia) have portuguese as the official language
Portuguese is the culture of what country?
Portugal and Brazil. Portuguese is a language not a culture.
Are there any countries in Africa that speak Portuguese?
Yes. Portuguese is the official language in the former colonies of Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. Additionally, there are substantial Portuguese-speaking populations in the African countries of Equatorial Africa, Mauritius, and Senegal. And then there are countries such as Morocco, where Portuguese is known, because of the nearness to the Iberian Peninsula; and countries such as South Africa, where the Portuguese-speaking populations are on the rise.
