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   Where is French spoken in Africa?

   • In Africa, French is often spoken alongside Indigenous languages, but in a number of urban areas (in particular in Central Africa and in the ports located on the Gulf of Guinea) it has become a first language, such as in the region of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, in the urban areas of Douala and Yaoundé in Cameroon, and in Libreville, Gabon .

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   How many languages are spoken in Francophone Africa?

   • Francophone Africa has 26 countries. Some speak French as their sole official language. Others have two or more official languages. There are even those for whom French is not an official language but is spoken in some contexts. Regardless, learning some helpful French words and phrases will go a long way if you visit.

   French-Speaking Countries in Africa: A Look at 26 Francophone Nations

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   Does Africa have a French speaking population?

   • To put Africa’s French speaking dominance into perspective, the Democratic Republic of the Congo alone makes up 17% of the total world’s French speaking population. Additionally, Africa makes up more than 70% of the world’s total French speaking population.

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   What languages are spoken in Africa?

   • Three languages, French, English, and Portuguese, are particularly common across the continent. They are spoken by 21, 27, and 6 countries, respectively, and are known as the Francophone, Anglophone, and Lusophone regions of Africa. Nearly half of the global French-speaking community can be found in Francophone countries.

   List Of All Francophone Countries In Africa - WeAfrique

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2. www.worldatlas.com › articles › french-speakingFrench Speaking Countries in Africa - WorldAtlas

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   Jun 28, 2018 · French Speaking Countries in Africa. Africa makes up more than 70% of the world’s total French speaking population. In 2015, a total of 31 independent states around the world reported French as an official language. If territories are included, the total number increases to 42.

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   • Algeria. Population: 44,758,398. French-speaking population: 11.2 million. Other languages spoken: Arabic, Berber. Algeria has been the largest country in Africa since South Sudan’s independence.
   • Benin. Population: 10,879,800. French-speaking population: No firm estimate. Other languages spoken: Arabic, Fon, Yom, Yoruba, Bariba, Fulfulde, and several other national languages.
   • Burkina Faso. Population: 18,105,600. French-speaking population: 1.3 percent. Other languages spoken: Mooré, Fula, Gourmanché, Bambara, and 65 other indigenous languages.
   • Burundi. Population: 11,178,900. French-speaking population: 10 percent. Other languages spoken: Kirundi. Burundi is one of the few countries in Sub-Saharan Africa whose borders are a direct continuation of a pre-colonial state.

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › African_FrenchAfrican French - Wikipedia

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   African French (French: français africain) is the generic name of the varieties of the French language spoken by an estimated 167 million people in Africa in 2023 or 51% of the French-speaking population of the world spread across 34 countries and territories.

   • Native speakers: 167 million (2023)

   • Region: Africa

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   Africa: 105,044,646 2. France: Europe: 68,051,000 3. Canada: North America: 38,653,740 4. Madagascar: Africa: 24,235,400 5. Cameroon: Africa: 23,345,200 6. Côte d'Ivoire: Africa: 22,701,600 7. Niger: Africa: 19,899,100 8. Senegal: Africa: 15,129,300 9. Chad: Africa: 14,037,500 10. Guinea: Africa: 12,608,600 11. Rwanda: Africa: 11,607,700 12 ...

7. talkafricana.com › list-of-french-speakingList of French Speaking Countries in Africa - TalkAfricana

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   Oct 16, 2018 · List of French Speaking Countries in Africa. 1. Algeria. 2. Benin. 3. Burkina Faso. 4. Burundi. 5. Cameroon. 6. Central African Republic. 7. Chad. 8. Comoros. 9. Congo Brazzaville. 10. Congo kinshasa. 11. Côte d’Ivoire.

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   Feb 15, 2024 · They are spoken by 21, 27, and 6 countries, respectively, and are known as the Francophone, Anglophone, and Lusophone regions of Africa. Nearly half of the global French-speaking community can be found in Francophone countries.

9. theconversation.com › africa-and-the-frenchAfrica and the French language are growing together in global ...

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   Mar 17, 2022 · Africa is home to the largest number of French speakers in the world – 120 million people in 24 francophone countries. As the world marks the United Nations French language day on 20 March,...