TOP 10 COUNTRIES WITH THE MOST LANGUAGES

Many countries are so linguistically diverse. Here are top 10 countries with the most languages in the world:

1.Papua New Guinea

2.Indonesia

3.Nigeria

4.India

5.United states

6.Australia

7.China

8.Mexico

9.Cameroon

10.Brazil

1.Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is the highest linguistic diverse country in the world, with 840 languages spoken. English is the official language of Papua New Guinea. 

2.Indonesia

Indonesia has a significant number of languages, with 710 languages spoken across the archipelago.

3.Nigeria

Nigeria is home to a large number of languages, with  524 languages spoken. The country is linguistically diverse, reflecting its diverse ethnic groups.

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4.India

 India is known for its linguistic diversity, with 453 languages spoken across the country. 

5.United States

In the United states 335 languages are spoken. While English is the dominant language in the United States, the nation’s history of immigration and cultural diversity has resulted in a vibrant linguistic landscape.

6.Australia

Australia has 319 languages spoken. English is the dominant language in Australia, the country’s linguistic diversity is evident in the multitude of languages spoken by its Indigenous people and immigrant communities.

7.China

There are 305 languages spoken in China. Mandarin is the dominant language in China. The coexistence of various languages and dialects is a reflection of China’s rich cultural history and the complexity of its ethnic and regional identities

8.Mexico

Mexico has a rich linguistic diversity, with 292 languages. Spanish is the official language.

9.Cameroon

 Cameroon is home to numerous languages, with 275 different languages spoken.

10.Brazil

Brazil is a linguistically diverse country with 228 languages spoken. The linguistic landscape of Brazil is characterized by a variety of indigenous languages, Portuguese as the official language.

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