Dutch is the official language of the Netherlands and Belgium, where it is one of three official languages alongside French and German. It is also the official language of Suriname in South America and is recognized in several Caribbean countries and territories, including Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten. Additionally, Dutch is used in some parts of Indonesia due to historical ties.
Dutch is the official language of seven countries. German is the official or minor language of 16 countries.
Brazil, Suriname, and Guyana are South American countries that do not have Spanish as their official language. Brazil's official language is Portuguese, while Suriname and Guyana's official languages are Dutch and English, respectively.
Suriname (Dutch) Guyana (English) Brazil (Portuguese)
No. French is the Official Language of French Guiana. However, Dutch is the official language of Guyana.
Dutch is the official language of Suriname.
Dutch is the official language in the country of Suriname.
Flemish, = Dutch is one of the three official languages of Belgium. All three are, Dutch (Nederlands), French and German.
Many South Americans speak Spanish but four countries do not speak Spanish as their primary language. Brazil - Portuguese Suriname - Dutch/English Guyana - English/Dutch French Guiana - French The nations of Suriname (Dutch Guiana) and Guyana (British Guiana) have large Spanish-speaking populations. French Guiana is an overseas department, therefore considered part of France.
Yes, countries like Canada and Belgium have more than one official language. Canada recognizes English and French as its official languages, while Belgium has three official languages: Dutch, French, and German.
The official language spoken in the Netherlands is Dutch.
The Netherlands Belgium Suriname Aruba Netherlands Antilles Afrikaans is an official language of South-African language and it is closely related to Dutch. Many older people speak Dutch in Indonesia, but it has no recognized status there.
Belgium, France, Luxembourg, and Switzerland are four countries whose official language is French. France is the quartet's only country whose official language status is not shared with another major European language. Belgium, Luxembourg, and Switzerland respectively permit as official languages Dutch and German; German and Luxembourgish; and German, Italian, and Romansh.