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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.
How did Africa get the Portuguese language?
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.
Which American countries speak Portuguese?
Brazil is the unique south american country whose official and most spoken language is the Portuguese Language. Many other countries have portuguese as a secondary language, but when a question is asked that way, the only valid answer is the primary spoken language.
Where is Portuguese the native language?
Portuguese is the native language only of the country of Portugal. Like Spanish, it traces its origins back to the interactions, in Iberia, between the Latin language of the ancient Romans and the ancient languages of the Iberian Peninsula. From Portugal, the language spread throughout the world by way of the explorations and colonizations of the Portuguese navigators of the 15th century onward. Portuguese colonies were set up in Africa, the Americas, and Asia. In the former colonies, for example, the descendants of ancient immigrant families and those of newly arriving immigrants have become native speakers of Portuguese. For Portuguese became the naturalized language, and stayed on as the official language, in many of the former colonies. And so, for example, Portuguese may be described as the native language of generations of Portuguese speakers in Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guineau-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe; in Brazil; and in East Timor and Macau. But the language's status is actually as a successfully transplanted, naturalizedlanguage of those countries. And, for example, Portuguese may be described as the native language of generations of Portuguese speaking communities in Argentina, The Co-operative Republic of Guyana, and Uruguay; and in Equatorial Guinea, Mauritius, and Senegal. But, once again, the language's status is actually as a successfully transplanted, naturalized language of those countries.
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.
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.
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.
How did Africa get the Portuguese language?
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.
What are the three countries that speak Portuguese?
There are more than three countries where Portuguese is spoken. But the three countries that have Portuguese as their official language, and that have the largest populations, are Brazil, Mozambique, and Angola. Portugal comes in fourth in terms of official language and total population.
In what countries is Portuguese spoken and the language of mail?
For Portuguese to be both a spoken language and the language of mail and correspondence, it would have to be the official language of the countries in question. Therefore, those countries are Portugal; former colonies in Africa, Asia, and South America; Ecuatorial Guinea; and possibly The Co-operative Republic of Guyana.The fomer African colonies in which Portuguese is the official language are Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. The former Asian colonies in which Portuguese is the official language are East Timor, where the status is shared with Tetum; and Macau, where the status is shared with Chinese. And the former South American colony in which Portuguese is the official language is Brazil.Additionally, in the African nation of Ecuatorial Guinea, Portuguese now finds itself as an official language, along with Spanish and French. It's one of the country's spoken languages. And with membership now in the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries in the World, the country has need of the official status of Portuguese because of the resultingly increased communications, correspondence, and mail in the language.And Portuguese is one of the nine recognized languages of regional importance to The Co-operative Republic of Guyana. The official language of the Republic remains English. But there may be some accommodation to communications, correspondence, and mail in Portuguese, at least on a regional basis.
What is the Official language of many countries in Latin America?
The official language of many countries of Latin America is Spanish, excluding Brazil, where the official language is Portuguese.
Which are the two major Portuguese speaking countries that have Portuguese as their official language?
Portugal and Brazil
In which countries is Portuguese spoken as the first language?
If you mean the countries in which Portuguese first was spoken, then there only is one country. For Portugal is the original source of the language. Indeed, the Portuguese language traces back to the long-ago interactions between the Latin language of the ancient Romans and the ancient languages of the Iberian Peninsula. And so the Portuguese language is native only to the Iberian Peninsular, and most particularly to Portugal.If you mean the countries in which Portuguese is the first language that people know, speak and understand, then there are native speakers of Portuguese wherever there are Portuguese speaking communities in the world. Indeed, there are Portuguese speakers on every continent, including the Portuguese-speaking scientific presence in Antarctica.If you mean the countries in which Portuguese is the first and foremost language important to the country's operation and survival, then the answer includes those countries in which Portuguese is the official language. In southwestern Europe, it's the official language of Portugal.In Africa, Asia, and South America, Portuguese is the official language of the former colonies. And so, for example, in Africa, Portuguese is the official language of Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. It has become an official language, along with Spanish and French, in Equatorial Guinea. And the Portuguese speaking population is substantial enough in Mauritius and Senegal for both countries to be admitted into the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries in the World.In Asia, Portuguese is the official language, along with Chinese in Macau; and along with Tetum in East Timor.And in South America, Portuguese is the official language of the former Portuguese colony of Brazil. Additionally, it's one of the nine recognized regional languages of importance to the neighboring Co-operative Republic of Guyana, where the official language is English. And it's a required subject for schoolchildren in Argentina and Uruguay, what with the heavy traffic back and forth over their borders with Brazil.
Which south American countries do not have spanish as an ofiicial language?
Only Brazil do not have Spanish as an official language. The official language in Brazil is Portuguese.
What countries in Africa speak portuguese?
The countries in Africa that speak Portuguese are Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and São Tomé and Príncipe. These countries were former colonies of Portugal and adopted Portuguese as their official language.
In what country is Portuguese the major language?
Portuguese is considered a major language in countries that have given it the status of official language. It's the official language of Portugal. It's also the official language of the former Portuguese colonies of Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe, in Africa. And it's also the official language of the former Portuguese colony of Brazil, in Latin America; and of East Timor, and Macau, in Asia. Additionally, it's one of the nine officially recognized regional languages in The Co-operative Republic of Guyana, where the official language is English.Portuguese also is considered a major language in countries that have substantial Portuguese-speaking populations, such as Equatorial Africa, Mauritius, and Senegal. And it's a major language in Argentina, and Uruguay, where its learning is compulsory for schoolchildren.
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.
