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An official language is a language that is given a special legal status in a particular country, state, or other territory. Typically a nation's official language will be the one used in that nation's courts, parliament and administration. [1] However, official status can also be used to give a language (often indigenous) a legal status, even if that language is not widely spoken. For example, in New Zealand the Maori language has official status under the Maori Language Act even though it is spoken by less than five percent of the New Zealand population. [2] Non-national or supra-national organizations such as the United Nations and the European Union may also have official languages. True official languages are those designated as such by a regulation or law, such as the Maori Language Act or the Welsh Language Act 1967. However many languages are considered to be de facto official languages, meaning that although a language may have no official status in a particular country, it is the most commonly used language in that country and the one usually used in official settings. One example of this is the English language in the United States. The US has no official language (although 30 US states do[3]), but because English is used for most official matters and the most commonly spoken language, it can be considered the official language in practice if not in law. An official language is not to be confused with a national language, although the national language may be official if given legal recognition by the government.[4] The practical effects of a language's 'official' designation vary, and often depend on how widely the language is spoken. In some cases only the official language(s) may be used in court, the education system or other settings, whereas in other cases official status merely allows for that language to be used. For example, the Maori Language Act allows Maori to be used in legal settings, but the vast majority of New Zealand legal proceedings are still carried out in English despite English having only de facto official status. In other countries in which the official language is more generally but not universally spoken, such as the Republic of Ireland and Wales, state publications and signage must be available in the official language as well as the dominant language. Official language status usually increases the likelihood that a language will be widely taught in schools, and in many cases (for example Ireland) the official language is a compulsory subject.
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1. What is a Cash Flow Note?
August 26, 2008
Many who consider becoming involved in the cash flow industry as private note finders have no concrete understanding of what a note is. Some simple education on the matter however, can help new note finders get started on the path to success in the note business.
When professionals in the cash flow business refer to a “note” they are not talking about love notes, music notes, or a “note to self.” In the language of the private cash flow business the word “note” is shorthand for promissory note. While it is easy to get tripped up in the various types of notes, this term refers to an off... (read more)
Author: Russ Dalbey
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2. Hotel Aanbieding, The Best Stay In Amsterdam
August 05, 2008
It is time to do something completely different. Travel to the Netherlands and discover them by yourself. Amsterdam is a port town with a great history behind his back. It is the capital of the country. Dutch is the official language, but many people speak English, German and French too. Don’t worry about that, you would resolve this problem easily.
Hotel Aanbieding can give you all the necessary information. Transportation in Amsterdam is comfortable. Dutch people prefer to use the train service to move around the town. Another large part of citizens use the bicycle to travel. If you ch... (read more)
Author: Linda Mc Cain Smith
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3. Spain the country and the people, the facts (part 1)
July 20, 2008
SpainThe official name of Spain is Reino de España (kingdom of Spain), its ruled by King Juan Carlos l, the capital is Madrid and the main language is Castilian Spanish. The population in 2007 was estimated at 45,321,000 and they all share a space of a country that covers an area of 504,645 sq km/ 194,845 sq mi. even though its thought of as a catholic country, there is no official religion and the currency is the euro. Spain countryside is appealing, speckled with castles, aqueducts and ancient ruins, but its cities are overwhelmingly modern. The Andalusian capital of Sevilla (Seville) is fam... (read more)
Author: Peter Mark
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4. Locating Spanish Classes for Adults
July 09, 2008
Even though there's no official language in the United States, many adults feel a need to learn Spanish as a second language. In particular, if you live in certain areas of the country or work in certain industries, you'll find that knowing Spanish is indispensable. This is especially important to consider if you're moving from an area where the primary language is English. Aside from this, if you ever decide to vacation in Europe or South America, knowing Spanish will make your vacation much easier. Fortunately, there are many opportunities you can take advantage of in order to learn Span... (read more)
Author: Ling Tong
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5. Facts about Ecuador
July 07, 2008
Ecuador is located in the northwestern part of South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean on the west, Columbia on the North and Peru on the South and the East. The country also includes the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about 600 miles west of the mainland.
Spanish is the official language of the Republic of Ecuador. Even though other languages and dialects are spoken by the different ethnic groups in Ecuador.Among theselanguages, quechua is the most spoken, it is spoken in the towns of the rocky mountain range and jungle where there is two dialects, quechua of napo and the pastaza ... (read more)
Author: sam nickel2
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6. English Spanish Translations: Latin American variety
July 02, 2008
When you need to translate a document into Spanish and your priority is to create the right impact, it is important to have in mind the country of origin of the target audience. Are we talking Spain or a country in Latin America? Spanish is the official language in more than 20 countries and is spoken by more than 350 million people around the world (this figure is for natives only). So, it is only natural that differences will arise among Spanish speakers coming from different locations. COSMO translations points out in this article the main differences one may encounter between these two... (read more)
Author: COSMO Translations
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7. Is the Future Written in E4X?
June 23, 2008
Simply put, if you want to Flash, you need to E4X. If you haven't heard of E4X yet, you soon will. E4X is is a programming language extension that adds XML support to ECMAScript. E4X stands for ECMAScript for XML. ECMAScript is best known by the name JavaScript. E4X is an official JavaScript standard that adds direct support for XML. The objective of the E4X extension is to provide an alternative to the DOM interfaces by using a simpler syntax for accessing XML documents. If you have ever worked with DOM, you don't need me to tell you how difficult it can be to access XML data using ... (read more)
Author: Grace Walker
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8. Facts About The French Language
June 15, 2008
If you have ever been interested in learning more about the French language, then you will be happy to know that you won't be bored. It is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and comes only second after English, as being widely taught around the world.
This great language has a rich cultural history and is considered the official international language of the postal service and one of the languages of the Red Cross. Africa ranks top on the list of having the most people who know how to speak French.
France and the French language are closely intertwined with America... (read more)
Author: Mike Selvon
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9. Translating Spanish Letter To English
June 10, 2008
Learning Spanish: Spanish Guitar Lessons
Countries That Spanish Is Official Language This is not to say that there is no choice for a person to learn Spanish the easy way. Learning Spanish is not easy. This person can be someone who is a native Spanish speaker or it can be someone who is also learning Spanish. "It's wise to know what's going on. Spanish is one of the most generally useful languages today, heir of a big ephemeral colonial empire, spoken in Europe, the Americas, and Africa. It can be a very beautiful, romantic and macho language, with particular sounds that are manageab... (read more)
Author: John Brenner
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10. Spanish Translation Booming: Benefits in Learning Spanish
May 31, 2008
Spanish translation companies nowadays are significantly increasing in number. Why? Because Spanish is a popular second or third language with more than 400 million speakers. Spanish is also one of the easiest foreign languages to learn because its vocabulary is almost similar to English's and its written form is almost phonetic.
With Spanish being the fourth most commonly spoken language in the world, the Spanish translation industry is now one of the most sought after language translation services in the world. In fact, Spanish is an official language on four continents, aside from Eng... (read more)
Author: Bianca Buswell
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11. Sardinia Beach Holidays: Mind Blowing Luxurious Experience
May 27, 2008
The beautiful island of Sardinia is situated off the west cost of Italy and just under the island of Corsica. This island is the second largest island in Mediterranean. Italian is an official language of this place. But, people of Sardinia also speak French and English. The landscapes, beaches and sceneries of Sardinia are simply stunning and enough to take your breath away. There are several places to explore in this part of the world.
In the southern part of this island, you can explore cities like Cagliari where you can have an experience of some larger than life sceneries and mountai... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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12. Guide To a Sailing Holiday in Belize
May 15, 2008
For more than 100 years, Belize was once part of the British colony, until it became an independent country in the early 1980s. Because of this, English became the official language of its inhabitants. In 2007, there are around 310,651 inhabitants in the region. However, all year round, the population tends to explode, as thousands of tourists flock the country to go sailing in Belize or perhaps visit Tikal and experience the Mayan culture.
If you want to go sailing in Belize, you better start at Rio Dulce, Guatemala. It's a very large river that spans around 30 miles and is the entrance ... (read more)
Author: D. Browall
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13. Barcelona - Vibrant, dual language, Spanish city.
April 30, 2008
Barcelona is a city on the Mediterranean coast of mainland Spain in the Cataluna region and is the capital of the province of Barcelona. With a population of over 3 million people, the city has two official languages – Castillian Spanish, spoken by most Barcelonans, and Catalan, a romance language comprising elements of both French and Spanish. There are a number of facets of this impressive (and Spain’s second largest) city which draw tourists from around the world. Its rich and vibrant culture and the 4.5km of coastline are just a few of these. Others include the magnificent history and ar... (read more)
Author: Mark Buckingham
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14. Urdu Poetry: a Historical Perspective
April 30, 2008
The beginnings of Urdu poetry can be traced as far back as the 13th century, when some poets of in the north of India started experimenting with the style. But the classic form of Urdu poetry that we modern humans have come to know did not really take on a final shape until the 17th century, when Urdu became the official language of the court in the Indian subcontinent.
Urdu poetry gained immense popularity in the 18th century when Urdu replaced Persian as the major language of the region. Urdu poetry has its linguistic roots etched in Persian, Turkish, and Arabic, and this colourful mix... (read more)
Author: Basit Habib
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15. An Introduction to Urdu Poetry
April 30, 2008
Many of you may never have heard of Urdu Poetry before, and even fewer of you may know what Urdu Poetry actually is. This article is a humble attempt to give you some basic knowledge about Urdu Poetry.
An appropriate place to start at would be the Urdu language. Urdu is an Indo-Aryan language that is spoken by an estimated 250 million people in India, Pakistan and neighbouring South Asian countries. Urdu is the official language of Pakistan and is the major language in some Indian states. But the language is not confined to the sub-Indian continent; Britain has one of the biggest Urdu co... (read more)
Author: Basit Habib
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16. About the way Jamaicans Talk
April 28, 2008
The official language spoken in Jamaica is English. However, most Jamaicans speak patois in their daily lives. Patois is a mixture of African words, English words and loanwords borrowed from other languages. Millions of people in Jamaica speak patois. Patois is also spoken by a substantial number of Jamaicans who have migrated to other countries. In addition there are millions of people from other Caribbean islands who understand patois. As mentioned earlier, standard English is recognized nationally as the official language, in Jamaica, and it is spoken in classrooms, on the radio, when doing... (read more)
Author: Andy Mullins
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17. Indian news and newspapers
April 25, 2008
Although English and Hindi are the official languages of India, the Indian news media do not publish all of their reports in either English or Hindi. Many of the Indian news media cater to the local states listeners/readers and to the language of theirs. Although individual mother tongues in India number several hundred only 29 languages are spoken by millions of Indians.
Some cater to the Telugu speaking residents of India. Some cater to those in India for whom Tamil has always been their mother tongue.
The Indian newspapers do differ only as to the language of their target audience... (read more)
Author: navneet singh
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18. Learning Spanish in Spain!
April 11, 2008
Castilian is the official Spanish language of the State. Spain possesses an immense artistic, bibliographic and documental heritage which holds the key to collective national life. It is the third country in the world in terms of the number of monuments declared to have world historical value.
The preservation of this historic treasure required that measures be taken to fight against its traditional appropiation and deterioration which have deprived Spaniards of a part of their cultural wealth.
Spain is more than bullfights, flamenco dancers and crowded beaches, The season of festi... (read more)
Author: Priscilla Mills
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19. Austria as a holiday destination
April 09, 2008
Austria in general Austria is a totally land-locked country, that shares its border with eight other countries. These are; the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein, Germany, the Czech republic, Slovak republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy and Switzerland. The nation is made up of nine provinces: Burgenland, Carinthia, Lower Austria, Salzburg, Styria, Tyrol, Vienna, Vorarlberg and Upper Austria. The official language is German and the vast majority of its 8 million inhabitants are Germanic. Austria is an Alpine country with mountainous terrain covering its western and southern area. This c... (read more)
Author: Stewart Palmer
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20. Language jobs from lingua-jobs.com
March 27, 2008
Lingua-Jobs has recently announced the official launch of Lingua-Jobs.com, an exciting free job portal dedicated to the entire spectrum of multilingual and bilingual job vacancies on a global level.
The new language job site aims to connect ethnically diverse language groups with employers committed to fostering a diverse workplace or simply having the need to recruit for language speakers.
As the European Union, the Internet and other globalizing forces create new and expanding business relationships throughout the world, Lingua-Jobs.com provides clients with access to talent not ... (read more)
Author: Andy Green
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21. The Interesting Facts About Germany
March 24, 2008
Germany has always held a reputation of being a rich and progressive nation. Contributing much in terms of human progress and industrial/financial revolution. Germany has given birth to many people and ideologies that have helped to shape the world as we know it.
The official name of Germany is The Federal Republic of Germany. It is located in West Europe. The Baltic Sea, North Sea, and Denmark surround Germany on the north. It is flanked on the east by the Czech Republic and Poland. Flanked on the west by France, Belgium, and Luxembourg and Netherlands. The southern borders are Austria a... (read more)
Author: Milo Jarvis
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22. In Which U.S. Possession Is Spanish The Official Language
March 06, 2008
Learning Spanish: Spanish Lessons Sevierville Tennessee
Free Online Spanish Grammar Lessons C. All those who have studied a foreign language understand the process of trial and error each of us goes through as we learn to speak in a new language. Immersion studies have always had some of the best results for people who wanted to learn Spanish. Today there are as many as 400 million Spanish speakers across the globe which makes it the most spoken language in the world after English Chinese and Hindustani. Another option you might want to consider is finding a native Spanish speaker and... (read more)
Author: John Brenner
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23. English in Malta
March 07, 2008
In the Southern Mediterranean, just 93 Kilometres South of Sicily and 288 Kilometres North of Tunisia, is the little island of Malta, where cultures have been meeting for thousands of years, and communication is part of the very bedrock of the island’s character. Acceding to the British Empire in 1800, and gaining its independence in 1963, Malta’s ties with the English language are very strong, with most children grow up speaking both English and Maltese. As one of the two official languages of Malta (together with Maltese), English is used within the judiciary, medicine, and culture of M... (read more)
Author: Thomas West
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24. How Hard Is It To Speak Spanish
February 28, 2008
Learning Spanish: Spanish Language School In Queretaro
Countries That Spanish Is Official Language Are you not pouring money down the drain so to speak if your goal is to learn how to speak the language? I can just hear the conversation going on in your head. Modern technology can help us all in this process. People who aren't even trying to learn Spanish have been doing it for years through listening to Spanish language songs. That's ok; English speakers don't either if you think about it. If those aren't enough reasons to learn Spanish, here's one more. If you learn Spanish, it will... (read more)
Author: John Brenner
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25. Wanted Spanish Translation - Cebu
February 11, 2008
Learning Spanish: Spanish Language Deficient
Countries That Spanish Is Official Language For many people Spanish offers the most rewards with the least effort of any foreign language. If you found this article to be helpful in learning Spanish then please feel free to visit my colleagues' blog for more information. IMAC Spanish Language Programs are located in several culturally diverse countries. Some of us are better at doing some things than other people are. To learn Spanish games, you need to acquaint yourself with the different tools and equipment that you will need to use in the... (read more)
Author: John Brenner
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