Portuguese and Pashto Speaking countries
Countries
Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, East Timor, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Macau, Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe
Afganistan
National Language
Portugal
Afganistan, Pakistan, Pashtun diaspora
Second Language
United States of America
Not spoken in any of the countries
Speaking Continents
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, South America
Asia
Minority Language
Australia, Daman and Diu, France, Germany, Goa, Italy, Japan, United States of America
Pakistan
Regulated By
Academia Brasileira de Letras (Brazilian Literary Academy), Academia das Ciências de Lisboa, Classe de Letras
Academy of Sciences of Afghanistan, Pashto Academy (Pakistan)
Interesting Facts
- Portuguese language has absorbed many words from French, Italian, Arabic and also from indigenous South American and African languages.
- The first written document in Portuguese language was found in the 12th century.
- 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
Spanish and Galician Languages
Persian and Balochi Languages
Derived From
Latin
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Portuguese and Pashto as Minority Language
In Portuguese and Pashto speaking countries you will get the countries which have Portuguese and Pashto as minority language. The language which is spoken by minority of population in the country is called as minority language.
- Portuguese as minority language: Australia, Daman and Diu, France, Germany, Goa, Italy, Japan, United States of America.
- Pashto as minority language: Pakistan.
If you want to compare Portuguese and Pashto dialects, then you can go to Portuguese vs Pashto Dialects. Some of the official languages are also considered as minority languages.
Portuguese and Pashto Regulators
Portuguese and Pashto speaking countries provide you Portuguese and Pashto regulators which are the official organizations that regulate them. Academia Brasileira de Letras (Brazilian Literary Academy), Academia das Ciências de Lisboa, Classe de Letras regulates Portuguese language.Pashto is regulated by Academy of Sciences of Afghanistan, Pashto Academy (Pakistan). Also get to learn, Portuguese and Pashto Language History.
Portuguese and Pashto Continents
Thinking about Portuguese and Pashto continents in which Portuguese and Pashto speaking countries are present. Check out more information on Portuguese and Pashto. Most of the Portuguese speaking countries lie in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, South America. 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 Portuguese and Pashto languages:
Portuguese Interesting Facts:
- Portuguese language has absorbed many words from French, Italian, Arabic and also from indigenous South American and African languages.
- The first written document in Portuguese language was found in the 12th century.
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 Portuguese language was derived from Latin and is similar to Spanish and Galician Languages whereas Portuguese language is similar to Persian and Balochi Languages and derived from Not Available.