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There are many languages of Brazil, including Portuguese, indigenous languages, and languages of more recent European and Asian immigrants. Portuguese is the dominant language and the only official language. However, many minority languages are spoken daily throughout the vast national territory of Brazil. Some of these are spoken by indigenous peoples. Others are spoken by immigrants and their descendants and at least one of the indigenous languages, Nheengatu became an official language alongside Portuguese in the municipality of São Gabriel da Cachoeira.[1] Many Amerindian minority languages are spoken throughout Brazil. Half of these languages are spoken by indigenous peoples, mostly in Northern Brazil. The main indigenous languages are Apalaí, Arara, Bororo, Canellla, Carajá, Caribe, Guarani (also in Paraguay), Kaingang, Nadëb, Nheengatu, Terena, Tucano, Tupiniquim, and many others. Though in the minority, cultural conflicts between the mainstream culture and these smaller groups cannot be dismissed as insignificant or unimportant because together the minority groups constitute a large percentage of the national population. One of the two Brazilian línguas gerais (general languages), Nheengatu, was until the late 1800s the common language used by a large number of indigenous, European, African, and African-descendant peoples throughout the coast of Brazil — it was spoken by the majority of the population in the land. It was proscribed by the Marquis of Pombal for its association with the Jesuit missions. A recent resurgence in popularity of this language occurred, and it is now an official language in the city of São Gabriel da Cachoeira. Today, in the Amazon Basin, political campaigning is still printed in this Tupian language.
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1. South America Destinations: Nature is calling
February 07, 2008
South America is known for high waterfall, major mineral resources and unique species of animals. Brazil and Argentina are the largest countries of South America. One can get here verities of languages in use like Dutch, Spanish, English, Hindi, Arabic, Portuguese, etc. South America is very different from other world. Journey to South America may be fabulous as well as frustrating. So, if one is fond of other races, religions and culture then South America is perfect destination for that one. One must remember that South America is a land of samba, smiles, sun and fun. Although, to count the ... (read more)
Author: Nancy Eben
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2. Immerse Yourself in the Japanese Language
February 08, 2006
Japanese is a language spoken by more than 120 million people worldwide in countries including Japan, Brazil, Guam, Taiwan, and on the American island of Hawaii. Japanese is a language comprised of characters completely different from the western alphabet that makes up such languages as English, French, Italian, and German. If you are required to learn Japanese for business reasons, or if you are planning a vacation to the Asian island, it might seem intimidating to learn a language so different for your own.
If you are required to learn the Japanese language for your job, consider jumpin... (read more)
Author: John Davison
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