CA

Canada

Canada is a country in the Americas that is home to 38,666,000 people. It is also home to 81 living indigenous languages. It was also home to 4 indigenous languages that are now extinct. In addition, 18 living non-indigenous languages are established within the country. Two of these, English and French, are the official languages of the country. In formal education, 2 indigenous languages are used as languages of instruction.

  • Geography

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  • Demographics

    38,666,000

    people

    81

    living languages

    99%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 1
    2. 5
    3. 75
    4. 4

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