GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

COUNTRY LANGUAGES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is the official language of “Senegal"?
A
Lao
B
Khmer
C
French
D
Ndebele
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Language: French is the official language. Other languages spoken are Wolof, Pulaar, Serer, Diola and Mandingo.

Detailed explanation-2: -The capital of Senegal, Dakar, has a population of just under 3.5 million. The country’s official language is French.

Detailed explanation-3: -By 1677, France had complete control of the region. As a result of this period of French rule, which lasted until 1960, the French language became and remains the official language of Senegal. French is used by the government to make public announcements and is the language of instruction in public schools.

Detailed explanation-4: -*On this date in 1960, Senegal and French Sudan merged to form the Mali Federation, which became fully independent. Senegal was first colonized during the 15th century by major European powers; French, Dutch, Portuguese, and British.

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