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How many languages do Ghanaian speak?

It's impossible to say exactly how many languages Ghanaians speak because:

* Ghana has a high degree of multilingualism. Many people speak multiple languages, including their native language, English (the official language), and other local languages.

* There's no official count of all languages spoken. While there are lists of languages spoken in Ghana, they may not be exhaustive.

* Language boundaries are fluid. Languages can evolve and merge, making it difficult to define exact numbers.

However, we can say:

* Ghana has over 70 languages. These include the major language groups of Akan, Gur, and Kwa.

* English is the official language, and is widely spoken in education, government, and business.

* Many Ghanaians are multilingual, speaking both their native language and English.

It's important to remember that the number of languages spoken in a country is not just about the number of languages that exist, but also about the number of people who use them.

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