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Which countries in the world speak Portuguese?

Here are the countries where Portuguese is an official language:

In the Americas:

* Brazil: The largest Portuguese-speaking country in the world.

* Portugal: The country of origin for the Portuguese language.

* Angola: Located in southwest Africa.

* Mozambique: Located on the southeastern coast of Africa.

* Guinea-Bissau: Located on the western coast of Africa.

* Cape Verde: An archipelago of islands off the western coast of Africa.

* Sao Tome and Principe: An archipelago of islands off the western coast of Africa.

* East Timor: An island nation in Southeast Asia.

In addition to these countries, Portuguese is also spoken in:

* Macau (China): Portuguese was the official language until 1999, and it's still spoken by a significant minority.

* Goa (India): Portuguese was the official language until 1961, and it's still spoken by a minority.

* Other countries: Portuguese is also spoken by significant communities in countries like Spain, France, Switzerland, and the United States.

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