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Peru
Peru language
The Republic of Peru is a country located in South America, whose capital is Lima. It has a population of more than 32 million inhabitants (43rd) and an area of 1,285,216 km 2 (19th). Its human development index is high (89º) and its official currency is the Sol. But what language is spoken in Peru? What language do they speak in Peru? Peru has an official language, Spanish. However, Peru has several co- official languages: the aboriginal languages, in the areas where they predominate (among which Quechua and Aimara stand out). In theory, every Peruvian can communicate with any authority…
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Paraguay
Paraguayan language
The Republic of Paraguay is a country belonging to South America, whose capital is Asunción. With 7 million inhabitants, it is the 104th most populous country in the world, and the 59th largest (406,752 km 2). Its human development index is medium (110º) and its official currency is the Paraguayan Guarani. And what language is spoken in Paraguay? What language do they speak in Paraguay? Paraguay has two official languages: Guarani, spoken by 90% of Paraguayans. Spanish , which is spoken by 87% of the population. Most Paraguayans are bilingual, especially in urban areas; on the other hand, in rural…
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New Zealand
New Zealand language
New Zealand is a country belonging to Oceania, whose capital is Wellington. It has 5 million inhabitants (120º) and an extension of 268,021 km 2 (75º). Its official currency is the New Zealand dollar and its human development index is very high (16th). And what language is spoken in New Zealand? What language do they speak in New Zealand? New Zealand has two official languages: Maori, which is spoken by 3.7% of New Zealanders. New Zealand Sign Language, used by 0.5% of its inhabitants. English , which is spoken by 96.1% of the population, is official de facto, as it…
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Norway
Norway language
The Kingdom of Norway is a country belonging to Europe, whose capital is Oslo. It has a population of 5 million inhabitants (118th) and an area of 385,203 km 2 (67th). Its human development index is very high (it is the 1st in the world) and its official currency is the Norwegian crown. But what language is spoken in Norway? What language do they speak in Norway? Norway has two official languages: Norwegian, spoken by 95% of the population. The Sami languages, language of the Lappish people. In addition, Norway has recognized minority languages: Kven (1,500 speakers), Romani (500), and…
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Nigeria
Nigerian language
The Federal Republic of Nigeria is a country belonging to Africa, whose capital is Abuja. It is the 7th most populous country in the world (191 million inhabitants) and the 32nd largest (923,768 km 2). Its human development index is low (152º) and its official currency is the naira. And what language is spoken in Nigeria? What language do they speak in Nigeria? Nigeria only has one official language, English, as part of the legacy of the British Colony of Nigeria that ended in 1960. It was then chosen as a way to facilitate the cultural and linguistic cohesion of…
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Kenya
Kenyan language
The Republic of Kenya is a country belonging to Africa, whose capital is Nairobi. It has a population of 50 million inhabitants (28th) and an area of 580,367 km 2 (48th). Its human development index is medium (142º) and its official currency is the Kenyan shilling. But what language is spoken in Kenya? What language do they speak in Kenya? Kenya has two official languages: Swahili, spoken by 37.1% of the population. English , which is spoken by 18.8% of the inhabitants. Both languages serve as the lingua franca throughout the country. While in rural areas most of the population…
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Japan
Japan language
The State of Japan is an island country in East Asia, whose capital is Tokyo. It has a population of 126 million inhabitants (10th) and an area of 377,973 km 2 (61st). Its human development index is very high (19th) and its official currency is the Japanese yen. But what language is spoken in Japan? What language do they speak in Japan? Japan does not have any official language. However, Japanese is the de facto official language, as it is spoken by 99% of the population. In addition to Japanese, several Japonic languages are spoken in the Ryūkyū Islands, such…
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Jamaica
Jamaican language
Jamaica is a country belonging to the Antilles, in Central America, whose capital is Kingston. It has a population of 3 million inhabitants (139º) and an area of 10,991 km 2 (160º). Its human development index is high (97th) and its official currency is the Jamaican dollar. But what language is spoken in Jamaica? What language do they speak in Jamaica? Jamaica has one official language, English. However, Jamaica is a bilingual country (46.4%), since Jamaican Patois is spoken in addition to English, being this the most widely spoken language (36.5% of the population speaks only Patois, while 17.1% of…
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Italy
Italy language
The Italian Republic is a country belonging to Europe, whose capital is Rome. It has a population of 61 million inhabitants (23rd) and an area of 301,340 km 2 (71st). Its human development index is very high (28th) and its official currency is the euro. And what language is spoken in Italy? What language do they speak in Italy? Italy has one official language, Italian. However, the Italian country enjoys a wide variety of minority languages (many of them regional autochthonous); 12 are recognized and 4 of them are co-official at the regional level since 1999: Albanian (arbëreshë dialect) (100,000…
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Israel
Israeli language
The State of Israel is a country in the Middle East, belonging to Asia, whose capital is Jerusalem (with limited recognition). It has a population of 9 million inhabitants (97º), and an area of 22,072 km 2 (150º). Its human development index is very high (22nd) and its official currency is the new Israeli shekel. And what language is spoken in Israel? What language do they speak in Israel? Israel has an official language, Hebrew. Arabic had official status until July 2018; however, it currently has a “special status” in the country and is used on official documents by law.…
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