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Brazil

Brazil is a country in the Americas that is home to 213,993,000 people. It is also home to 202 living indigenous languages. It was also home to 22 indigenous languages that are now extinct. In addition, 20 living non-indigenous languages are established within the country. One of these, Portuguese, is the official language of the country. In formal education, 1 indigenous language is used as a language of instruction.

  • Geography

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  • Demographics

    213,993,000

    people

    202

    living languages

    99%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 2
    2. 73
    3. 127
    4. 22

Brazil has adopted the following international conventions which speak to indigenous language rights.