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Where is french an official language?

French is an official language in a surprisingly large number of countries, spread across various continents. Here's a breakdown:

Africa:

* Central African Republic

* Chad

* Comoros

* Congo, Democratic Republic of the

* Congo, Republic of the

* Côte d'Ivoire

* Djibouti

* Gabon

* Guinea

* Madagascar

* Mali

* Niger

* Rwanda

* Senegal

* Seychelles

* Togo

* Burkina Faso

* Cameroon

Europe:

* Belgium (along with Dutch and German)

* France

* Luxembourg (along with German and English)

* Monaco

* Switzerland (along with German, Italian, and Romansh)

North America:

* Canada (along with English)

South America:

* Haiti

* Suriname

Oceania:

* Vanuatu

Other:

* European Union: French is one of the 24 official languages of the EU.

* International Organizations: French is one of the official languages of the United Nations, UNESCO, and other international organizations.

Note:

* In some countries, like Canada and Belgium, French is spoken by a significant minority of the population, but it doesn't hold the same official status as English in Canada or Dutch in Belgium.

* The official status of French can also vary within a country. For example, in Switzerland, French is an official language in the French-speaking cantons.

Hopefully, this list gives you a good idea of the wide reach of the French language around the world!

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