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South America is a continent and not a country, and therefore has no national language. Spanish and Portuguese are the two most common languages. Spanish is the de jure or de facto language of nine out of twelve South American countries, while Portuguese is the official language of Brazil. Although Portuguese is only official in Brazil, Brazil accounts for nearly half the population of South America. Also, English is the official language of Guyana, Dutch is the official language of Suriname, and French is the official language of French Guiana (an overseas French department).
All South American nations are a part of the Union of South American Nations (excluding France). The official languages of this supranational organization are Spanish, Portuguese, English, and Dutch.
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What are Americas 4 national languages?
If you are talking about the United States, there is only one national language: English. Spanish is the most widely spoken foreign language. If you are talking about all of the Americas, then each country has its own national language(s).
What is south americas national animal?
The continent of South America does not have one specific national animal. However, some countries have their own animals. Argentina's animal is the jaguar and Brazil's is the macaw.
How many South American countries have Spanish as their national language?
8
What South American country today has Portuguese as its national language reflecting its colonial history?
Brazil is the South American country that has Portuguese as its national language, reflecting its colonial history as a former colony of Portugal.
What is timog in English?
It pertains direction! The word "timog" is in Tagalog language (national language in the Philippines). In English language it's equivalent is "south".
Why is the south African s motto written in san language?
The South African motto is written in the ǀXam language, which is an extinct San language. This was done to recognize the cultural significance of the indigenous people of South Africa and to promote inclusivity and diversity in the country's national symbols.
How did Spanish become the language of the Americas?
Spanish language first came to the territory now occupied by the Americas because it was the language of the explorers and settlers who set out from Spain's Caribbean outposts and from New Spain (Mexico) in the early sixteenth century.
What is an Anishinaabe translation of word storyteller?
Which language? There are over 700 tribes in North and South America.
Where can one find America's National Statistics?
Americas National Statistics spans all of Americas spending, political preference, religion, and loads of other things. You can find Americas National Statistics at US Census offices or on their website.
What large country to the south of Texas New Mexico Arizona and California has spanish as its national language?
Mexico....
In Brazil the main language is Portuguese but what is the main language in most of the rest of South America?
All countries in South America have spanish as their national language except these 5. Click on the country to see more information about the languages spoken there:BrazilGuyanaFrench GuianaSurinameFalkland Islands
Which two countries don't have their national anthem in their national language?
India and Bangladesh. Their national anthems are in Bengali language which is not their national language.
