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Which nation is bilingual?

Many nations are bilingual! It depends on what you consider a "nation" and what constitutes "bilingual".

Here are some examples:

Nations with official bilingualism:

* Canada: English and French

* Belgium: Dutch, French, and German (though Dutch and French are the main languages)

* Switzerland: German, French, Italian, and Romansh

* Luxembourg: Luxembourgish and French

* Finland: Finnish and Swedish

* India: Hindi and English (though many other languages are spoken)

* South Africa: English and Afrikaans (though many other languages are spoken)

Nations where multiple languages are widely spoken:

* United States: While English is the official language, many other languages are spoken, especially Spanish.

* Mexico: Spanish and indigenous languages like Nahuatl and Maya.

* Brazil: Portuguese and indigenous languages like Tupi.

* China: Mandarin Chinese is the official language, but many dialects and minority languages are spoken.

Nations with a language spoken by a large portion of the population but no official status:

* The United Kingdom: English and Welsh (though Welsh has some official recognition)

* Spain: Spanish and Catalan

To answer your question more specifically, please tell me:

* What kind of bilingualism are you interested in? Official bilingualism, widespread use of two languages, or a specific language pair?

* What is your definition of a "nation"? Do you mean a country with a single government, a specific region, or a group of people with shared culture and identity?

Once I have more information, I can give you a more precise answer.

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