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When it comes to language, Africa is a very exciting continent. Did you know that there are over 3000 languages spoken in Africa?
In actual fact, some of the languages are not even spoken, but they are delivered in sign language that can be used over a distance and in silence. This is most likely for hunting purposes, so that when tribesmen are out in the fields to catch animals to eat, they can communicate without disturbing the animals.
Common Languages Spoken in Africa
Here is a list of the languages that are most commonly spoken:
- Arabic
- Somali
- Berber
- Amharic
- Oromo
- Swahili
- Hausa
- Igbo
- Yoruba
- Akan
- Bantu
- Lingala
- Afrikaans, etc.
The Country of Nigeria Has the Most Languages of All!
The country that speaks the most languages is Nigeria where over 500 languages are spoken. If you are not familiar with Nigeria take a look on your map of Africa and find it. You’ll see that it’s on the eastern coast. Surprisingly, the official language of Nigeria is English but it’s spoken only by a few people in the main city of Abuja.
As African countries become more aware of how important it is to keep their languages alive and not lose them, they are being encouraged by their leaders to retain their language by speaking it and using it.
The history of language and words is fascinating and is known as etymology. Africa has a very interesting history of language. South Africa is one of the largest countries and has 11 official languages.
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