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On which continents is French spoken?

French is spoken on all continents except Antarctica. Here's a breakdown:

Europe:

* France: The primary language.

* Belgium: One of the official languages.

* Switzerland: One of the official languages.

* Luxembourg: One of the official languages.

* Monaco: The official language.

* Andorra: One of the official languages.

* Italy: Spoken in the Aosta Valley.

* Spain: Spoken in parts of Catalonia.

Africa:

* Many countries in North and West Africa: Often a legacy of French colonization.

* Central African Republic: The official language.

* Djibouti: The official language.

* Madagascar: One of the official languages.

North America:

* Canada: One of the official languages (mainly in Quebec).

* United States: Spoken in some areas (e.g., Louisiana).

South America:

* French Guiana: An overseas department of France, French is the official language.

* Suriname: One of the official languages (though English is more widely spoken).

Asia:

* Vietnam: Spoken by a small percentage of the population (legacy of French colonization).

* Lebanon: Spoken by a significant percentage of the population (legacy of French influence).

Oceania:

* New Caledonia: One of the official languages (a French overseas territory).

* Vanuatu: One of the official languages (French influence due to colonization).

It's important to note that while French is spoken on all continents, its prominence varies greatly depending on the region.

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