5 countries with the most official languages

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An official language is one that a country's government accepts, is taught in schools, used in the courts of law, etc. Source: Cambridge Dictionary

Here is a list of countries that have the most official languages in the world!

5. South Africa

Official languages: 12 Most spoken: Zulu (23%)

4. Mali

Official languages: 13 Most spoken: Bambara (30.3%)

3. Zimbabwe

Official languages: 16 Most spoken: Shona (75%)

2. India

Official languages: 22 Most spoken: Hindi (44%)

1. Bolivia

Official languages: 37 Most spoken: Spanish (70%)

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