What is the language of all countries?
List of countries/regions
Country | Official language |
---|---|
Barbados | English |
Belarus | Belarusian Russian |
Belgium | Dutch French German |
Belize | English |
How do country names get translated?
There’s a fascinating trend in country names – countries are almost always named after one of four things: a directional description of the country, a feature of the land, a tribe name or an important person, usually male.
Are country names the same in all languages?
Most countries of the world have different names in different languages. Some countries have also undergone name changes for political or other reasons.
What countries have 30 official languages?
Although Zimbabwe is considered the country with the most official languages at a national level, Bolivia has a far higher number. Their Constitution recognizes 37 different languages on a regional level!
Which country has 11 official language?
South Africa, however, has 11 – a number that could soon increase to 12 if the country’s parliament accepts a recommendation to give South African Sign Language official status. Official languages have special legal status, and are the languages used within government.
What are some fake country names?
Here they are, in alphabetical order:
- Ambrosia. Location of many of the fantasies of Billy Liar, in the 1959 novel by Keith Waterhouse, and the 1963 film.
- Angria.
- Archenland, Calormen and Narnia.
- Atlantis.
- Avalon.
- Averna.
- Buranda.
- Carbombya.
How Countries name in the world?
World Countries List
A | ||
---|---|---|
Afghanistan | Afghanistan | South-Central Asia |
Antarctica | Antarctique | Antarctica |
Antigua and Barbuda | Antigua-et-Barbuda | Leeward Islands, Caribbean |
Argentina | Argentine | Southern South America |
What are countries actual names?
List of countries and codes
Short name | Official name | ISO2 |
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Albania | the Republic of Albania | AL |
Algeria | the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria | DZ |
Andorra | the Principality of Andorra | AD |
Angola | the Republic of Angola | AO |
What are the names of countries in their own languages?
Names of Countries in Their Own Languages Rank Country Name (English) Language (s) Country Name (Native Tongue) 1 Afghanistan Dari, Pashto افغانستانAfghanestan 2 Albania Albanian Shqipëria 3 Algeria Arabic, Berber Dzayer 4 Andorra Catalan Andorra
Can a country have more than one name?
Each of these countries has an English name as well as the native name depending on the national language. In some cases, a country can have more than one name if there is more than one national language or if there are multiple major groups with differing languages.
How are countries listed in alphabetical order by language?
Countries are listed alphabetically by their current best-known name in English. Each English name is followed by its currently best-known equivalents in other languages, listed in English alphabetical order (ignoring accents) by name and by language. Historical and/or alternative versions, where included, are noted as such.
Is there a literal translation of Chinese names?
So, to be clear, these are not “literal translation of the Chinese names”, rather they are literally translations of characters used phonetically. Chinglish – Sometimes you have to see it to believe it. You will be amazed at some of these language mishaps that are made when translating to Chinese.