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Which countries speaks creole?

Creole languages are spoken in many countries around the world, primarily in areas that were historically colonized by European powers. Here are some prominent examples:

Caribbean:

* Haiti: Haitian Creole (based on French) is the official language.

* Jamaica: Jamaican Patois (based on English) is widely spoken.

* Dominican Republic: Dominican Creole (based on Spanish) is spoken in some communities.

* Trinidad and Tobago: Trinidadian Creole (based on English) is spoken.

* Cuba: Cuban Spanish, while not technically a creole, is heavily influenced by African languages and has many creole features.

* Puerto Rico: Spanglish, while not a creole, is a popular form of code-switching between Spanish and English.

Africa:

* Cameroon: Cameroon Pidgin English is widely used.

* Ghana: Ghanaian Pidgin English is common.

* Nigeria: Nigerian Pidgin English is widely spoken.

* Sierra Leone: Krio (based on English) is a major language.

* South Africa: Afrikaans (based on Dutch) is an official language.

* Many other countries: Many creole languages exist throughout Africa, with varying levels of usage.

North and South America:

* United States: Louisiana Creole (based on French) is spoken in Louisiana.

* Brazil: Brazilian Portuguese, while not technically a creole, is heavily influenced by African languages and has many creole features.

* Suriname: Sranan Tongo (based on English) is an official language.

* Guyana: Guyanese Creole (based on English) is widely spoken.

Asia:

* Philippines: Chavacano (based on Spanish) is spoken in several cities.

* India: Many creole languages exist, particularly in coastal areas.

* Sri Lanka: Some creole languages based on Portuguese and Dutch exist.

Oceania:

* Papua New Guinea: Tok Pisin (based on English) is an official language.

* Solomon Islands: Pijin (based on English) is widely spoken.

* Vanuatu: Bislama (based on English) is an official language.

Other:

* Seychelles: Seselwa Creole (based on French) is an official language.

* Mauritius: Mauritian Creole (based on French) is an official language.

* Singapore: Singlish (based on English) is a popular form of code-switching.

This is not an exhaustive list, as there are many creole languages spoken in various parts of the world. The prevalence and official recognition of creole languages vary significantly from country to country.

It's important to note that the term "creole" is sometimes used loosely, and some languages that have strong creole features are not officially classified as creoles.

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