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Due to the colonisation of African countries, mostly occurring in the nineteenth century (called the European Scramble for Africa)
The three most powerful and successful colonisers were Portugal (Mozambique), France (Mauritius, Northeast Africa) and the United Kingdom (Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa).
Because some African countries were once/some still are ruled/colonized by European countries.
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What languages are spoken by European groups in South Africa?
The only widely spoken European languages in South Africa are English and Afrikaans.
What countries in North Africa speak French?
The countries in North Africa that speak French include Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Mauritania. French is one of the official languages in these countries due to their colonial history with France.
Do they speak English in Africa?
Africa has 54 countries and about 1.11 billion people and estimates of up to 3000 different languages or dialects. A lot of people do speak English in Africa.
Why do many African nations have a European language as the national language?
There are 54 countries and and about 1.11 billion people in Africa. Many factors influence the reason there are so many languages. As in other parts of the world, different countries speak different languages. Many people came to Africa to colonise it, bringing new languages. There are many tribes in Africa, many having their own languages or dialects of languages. For these and many other reasons, many languages have developed in Africa.
Why do Europeans live on the same continent but speak different languages?
Europe is a continent that consists of several countries, just like Asia or Africa. Each country has it's own unique culture, and a part of that is their language. The reason continents like North-America or South America speak the same language is because European countries like England and Portugal colonized these continents during the 19th century. The original population, like the indians, had tribes that controlled geographical areas with unique culture and language, much like European countries.
What European countries settled most of Latin America?
Well, what languages do they speak there? You're right! Spain and Portugal.
Why do Caribbean countries speak different languages?
Caribbean countries speak different languages primarily due to historical influences from European colonization. Countries in the Caribbean were colonized by various European powers like Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands, resulting in a mix of languages such as Spanish, French, English, and Dutch being spoken across different islands. Additionally, Indigenous languages and African languages also play a role in the linguistic diversity of the region.
What is a non-indo European language?
Most of the languages of the world are not Indo-European, such as:HebrewArabicAll Chinese languagesJapaneseSwahiliZuluCherokeeNavajoQuechuaGuaraniMāoriFilipino
Do all African countries speak Swahili?
No, not all African countries speak Swahili. Swahili is primarily spoken in East Africa, particularly in countries like Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Many African countries have their own official languages and dialects.
Are there any countries in Africa that speak Germanic languages?
Yes, the only Germanic languages spoken in Africa are:EnglishAfrikaansAfrikaans is spoken in South Africa.English is spoken in:BotswanaCameroonThe GambiaGhanaKenyaLesothoLiberiaMalawiMauritiusNamibiaNigeriaRwandaSaint HelenaSeychellesSierra LeoneSouth AfricaSwazilandUgandaZambiaZimbabwe
How do you say angel in Africans?
There is no such language as "African". The countries in Africa speak more than 1,500 different languages.
What languages are spoken in different countries?
Languages spoken in different countries vary widely. For example, Spanish is spoken in Spain and many countries in Central and South America, French is spoken in France and parts of Africa, Arabic is spoken in numerous countries in the Middle East and North Africa, and Mandarin is spoken in China. Additionally, English is a widely spoken language in many countries around the world due to British colonization and globalization.
