The World's Languages Quiz
Which continent has the most languages spoken?
- With over 2,000 languages, Africa has the most diverse range of languages spoken on any continent.
What is the most spoken language in the world?
- With over 1 billion speakers, Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language in the world.
How many languages are spoken in India?
- India has the second highest number of languages spoken in the world, with over 1,000 different native languages and dialects.
Which country has the most official languages?
- Did you know that Bolivia has a spot in the Guinness World Records as the country with the most languages? As of June 9, 2022, the country has 37 official languages.
What is the official language of Brazil?
- Brazil is the only country in South America where Portuguese is the official language.
Which language is written from right to left?
- Arabic is written from right to left, unlike most other languages in the world.
What is the most widely spoken language in the European Union?
- English is the most widely spoken language in the European Union, with over 51% of Europeans able to speak English.
What is the official language of the United Nations?
- The United Nations has six official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
Which language has the most words?
- English has the most words of any language in the world, with over 1 million words.
Which language has the fewest speakers?
- Taushiro, an indigenous language of Peru, has only one known remaining speaker.
