GK
COUNTRY LANGUAGES
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Turkish
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Tswana
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Malagasy
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Japanese
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Detailed explanation-1: -The largest two ethnic groups in Botswana are Tswana (55%-60% of the country) and Kalanga (25%-30%). Language: The official language of Botswana is English. However, the languages of Setswana and Ikalanga are also spoken.
Detailed explanation-2: -Setswana is the national language with minor differences in dialect notable around the country. English is the official business language, and it is widely spoken in urban areas with most written communication being in this language.
Detailed explanation-3: -Tswana is an official language and the lingua franca of Botswana, as it is spoken by almost 1.1 million of its inhabitants. However, the majority of Tswana speakers are found in South Africa, where 3.4 million people speak the language.
Detailed explanation-4: -Tswana, also known by its native name Setswana, and previously spelled Sechuana in English, is a Bantu language spoken in Southern Africa by about 8.2 million people. It belongs to the Bantu language family within the Sotho-Tswana branch of Zone S (S.
Detailed explanation-5: -The biggest languages present in Botswana include: English – 611 thousand speakers. Setswana – 1.83 million speakers. Kalanga – 118 thousand speakers.