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Can you list the countries that french is the official language?

April 26, 2017countries culture French Language Languages list official Society

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Can you list the countries that french is the official language?

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French is spoken officially in 33 countries – that is, there are 33 countries in which French is either the official language, or one of the official languages. This number is second only to English, which is spoken officially in 45 countries. French and English are the only languages spoken as a native language on five continents and the only languages taught in every country in the world. I. French is the official language of France and its overseas territories* as well as 14 other countries: Bénin Burkina Faso Central African Republic Congo (Democratic Republic of) Congo (Republic of) Côte d’Ivoire Gabon Guinea Luxembourg Mali Monaco Niger Sénégal Togo *French territories – DOM-TOM Départements d’outre-mer (DOM) French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Réunion Territoires d’outre mer (TOM) French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna, French southern and Antarctic lands Collectivités territoriales Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Mayotte French is also the official language of certain