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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The languages in Angola are those originally spoken by the different ethnic groups and Portuguese, introduced during the Portuguese colonial era. The most widely spoken indigenous languages are Umbundu, Kimbundu and Kikongo. Portuguese is the official language of the country. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Angola," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angola#Languages#Languages, accessed 2 Apr 2021.</ref> | The languages in Angola are those originally spoken by the different ethnic groups and Portuguese, introduced during the Portuguese colonial era. The most widely spoken indigenous languages are Umbundu, Kimbundu and Kikongo. Portuguese is the official language of the country. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Angola," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angola#Languages#Languages, accessed 2 Apr 2021.</ref> | ||
:* | :*Portuguese -- 71.1% (spoken by most as a primary or secondary language) | ||
:* | :*Umbundu -- 23.0% (spoken in the center-west of the country and also spoken in Luanda) | ||
:* | :*Kikongo -- 8.8% (spoken in Angola and surrounding countries) | ||
:* | :*Kimundu -- 7.85 (spoken in the north-west of the country) | ||
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Angola#List_of_Languages_of_Angola '''List of the Languages of Angola'''] | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Angola#List_of_Languages_of_Angola '''List of the Languages of Angola'''] | ||
==Word List(s)== | ==Word List(s)== | ||
==Alphabet and Pronunciation== | ==Alphabet and Pronunciation== | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angolan_Portuguese#Phonology Vowels and Consonants | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angolan_Portuguese#Phonology Vowels and Consonants - Wikipedia] | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angolan_Portuguese#Lexicon Portuguese differences between Angola, Portugal and Brazil - Wikipedia] | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angolan_Portuguese#Lexicon Portuguese differences between Angola, Portugal and Brazil - Wikipedia] | ||
==Language Aids and Dictionaries== | ==Language Aids and Dictionaries== | ||
==Additional Resources== | ==Additional Resources== | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
[[Category:Angola]] | [[Category:Angola]] | ||
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Description[edit | edit source]
The languages in Angola are those originally spoken by the different ethnic groups and Portuguese, introduced during the Portuguese colonial era. The most widely spoken indigenous languages are Umbundu, Kimbundu and Kikongo. Portuguese is the official language of the country. [1]
- Portuguese -- 71.1% (spoken by most as a primary or secondary language)
- Umbundu -- 23.0% (spoken in the center-west of the country and also spoken in Luanda)
- Kikongo -- 8.8% (spoken in Angola and surrounding countries)
- Kimundu -- 7.85 (spoken in the north-west of the country)
List of the Languages of Angola
Word List(s)[edit | edit source]
Alphabet and Pronunciation[edit | edit source]
- Vowels and Consonants - Wikipedia
- Portuguese differences between Angola, Portugal and Brazil - Wikipedia
Language Aids and Dictionaries[edit | edit source]
Additional Resources[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Angola," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angola#Languages#Languages, accessed 2 Apr 2021.