Burmese and Pashto Speaking countries
Countries
Myanmar
  
Afganistan
  
National Language
Myanmar
  
Afganistan, Pakistan, Pashtun diaspora
  
Second Language
Bangladesh, Burma
  
Not spoken in any of the countries
  
Speaking Continents
Asia
  
Asia
  
Minority Language
Mon
  
Pakistan
  
Regulated By
Myanmar Language Commission
  
Academy of Sciences of Afghanistan, Pashto Academy (Pakistan)
  
Interesting Facts
- The naming of people in Burmese is strange. There is no last name, often name is rhymed such as Ming Ming, Mo Mo or Jo Jo.
- It appears as odd language to many people because it has peculiar pitch register, tonal form as language.
  
- Pashto language is originated in the regions of Paktika and Paktia areas of Afghanistan.
- The first Pashto poem was written in the 7th century.
  
Similar To
Thai Language
  
Persian and Balochi Languages
  
Derived From
Pali Language
  
Not Available
  
Burmese and Pashto as Minority Language
In Burmese and Pashto speaking countries you will get the countries which have Burmese and Pashto as minority language. The language which is spoken by minority of population in the country is called as minority language.
- Burmese as minority language: Mon.
- Pashto as minority language: Pakistan.
If you want to compare Burmese and Pashto dialects, then you can go to Burmese vs Pashto Dialects. Some of the official languages are also considered as minority languages.
Burmese and Pashto Regulators
Burmese and Pashto speaking countries provide you Burmese and Pashto regulators which are the official organizations that regulate them. Myanmar Language Commission regulates Burmese language.Pashto is regulated by Academy of Sciences of Afghanistan, Pashto Academy (Pakistan). Also get to learn, Burmese and Pashto Language History.
Burmese and Pashto Continents
Thinking about Burmese and Pashto continents in which Burmese and Pashto speaking countries are present. Check out more information on Burmese and Pashto. Most of the Burmese speaking countries lie in Asia. While Pashto speaking countries lie in Asia. Continentwise, most of the languages belong to Asian Languages and African Languages. It's always fun to know about interesting facts of any language, so lets discuss about unknown facts of Burmese and Pashto languages:
Burmese Interesting Facts:
- The naming of people in Burmese is strange. There is no last name, often name is rhymed such as Ming Ming, Mo Mo or Jo Jo.
- It appears as odd language to many people because it has peculiar pitch register, tonal form as language.
Pashto Interesting Facts:
- Pashto language is originated in the regions of Paktika and Paktia areas of Afghanistan.
- The first Pashto poem was written in the 7th century.
The Burmese language was derived from Pali Language and is similar to Thai Language whereas Burmese language is similar to Persian and Balochi Languages and derived from Not Available.