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Portuguese is spoken as the native, the official and the most widely known language of Portugal. For it's native to the ancient northwestern part of the Iberian Peninsula, whose space is divided between the modern nations of Portugal and Spain. It's the official language, according to the national government. And it's the most widely known, because it's the mother tongue of most Portuguese. From the Iberian Peninsula, its use spread to Africa, Asia, and the Americas by way of the 15th and 16th century Portuguese navigators. In fact, its use became official in the African, Asian and South American colonies, and remained so even with independence in Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde Islands, East Timor, Guinea-Bissau, Macau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. And Portuguese is used today in countries that weren't part of the Portuguese colonial empire. For example, there are Portuguese speaking communities in the African countries of Equatorial Guinea, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Senegal, and South Africa. And there are Portuguese speaking communities in the American nations of Aruba, Bermuda, Bonaire, and Curacao in the Caribbean; Canada and the United States of America in the North; and Argentina, Bolivia, French Guiana, Paraguay, Suriname, The Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Uruguay, and Venezuela in the South. And Portuguese also is spoken on the continents of Europe, Australia, and Antarctica. For there's a Brazilian scientific presence on the south polar continent.

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Which country is in using Portugues?

Portuguese is the official language of Portugal and is also widely spoken in Brazil, the largest Portuguese-speaking country in the world. Additionally, Portuguese is also spoken in countries such as Angola, Mozambique, and Cape Verde.


In what country is Portuguese the main spoken language?

Portuguese is the main spoken language in the southwestern country of Portugal. It also is the main spoken language in the South American country of Brazil. And it is the main spoken language in the African countries of Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. And it also is the main spoken language in the Asian countries of East Timor and Macau.


Which African country speaks Portuguese as a first language?

equatorial guinea (although portuguese is only spoken by a minority there).


What are the three major languages spoken in Portugal?

The three major, spoken languages in Portugal are Portuguese, French, and English. Portuguese is the country's official language, and also the most spoken of all of the nation's languages and dialects. French is known, spoken, and understood by just under one-fourth of the population. And English is known, spoken, and understood by anywhere from just over one-fourth, to about one-third, of the population.


Either Portuguese or Spanish is spoken on which continent?

Portuguese and Spanish are the two major languages spoken in South America--and one or the other is the official language of every country in South America except for Guyana, French Guyana, and Suriname.

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Portuguese is spoken by the citizens of this south American country?

Portuguese is the official language of Brazil.


Which country is in using Portugues?

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What is The only country in south America where portuguese is spoken?

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In what country is Portuguese the main spoken language?

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What is the largetst south American country and what language is spoken there?

Brazil, Portuguese


Why is Brazil considered a unique country in south America?

There is portuguese spoken


Which African country speaks Portuguese as a first language?

equatorial guinea (although portuguese is only spoken by a minority there).


What are the three major languages spoken in Portugal?

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What is the capital Portugal and what language is spoken there?

The capital of Portugal is Lisbon, and the language spoken there is Portuguese.


Either Portuguese or Spanish is spoken on which continent?

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Is Portuguese spoken in Mozambique?

Portuguese is among the most spoken languages in Mozambique.