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Where would you expect Portuguese to be the official language?

Portuguese is the official language in the following countries:

* Africa:

* Angola

* Cape Verde

* Guinea-Bissau

* Mozambique

* São Tomé and Príncipe

* Europe:

* Portugal

* South America:

* Brazil

Other regions where Portuguese is spoken:

* Macau (China): Although Chinese is the official language, Portuguese is a co-official language and is still spoken by many people.

* East Timor: Portuguese is an official language alongside Tetum.

* Some regions of Spain: There are small pockets of Portuguese-speaking communities in Spain, particularly in the Galicia region.

* India: Portuguese was once a major language in Goa, Daman and Diu, but its use has declined after independence.

It's important to note that the prevalence of Portuguese varies within these regions. While it's the primary language in Portugal and Brazil, its use can be more limited in some of the African countries where it was introduced during colonial times.

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