Portuguese is the official language of Brazil. While other languages exist, particularly some indigenous languages in the rural Amazon regions, virtually 100% of Brazilians speak Portuguese. Sometimes the term "Brazilian Portuguese" is used to differentiate the Brazilian dialect from the European and African varieties in the same way that the terms "American English" and "British English" are used.
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In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese, not English. While some people in Brazil may speak English as a second language, the primary language spoken in Brazil is Portuguese.
Brazilian Portuguese is more widely spoken than European Portuguese due to Brazil's larger population and global influence. Additionally, Brazil has a booming economy and cultural industry that has propelled Brazilian Portuguese to become more prominent in the world. This has led to Brazilian Portuguese being seen as the definitive version of the language in terms of usage and influence.
The only European country where English is the official language is Ireland. In the United Kingdom, English is the de facto official language, along with Welsh in Wales, Scottish Gaelic in Scotland, and Irish in Northern Ireland. However, English is the most widely spoken language in the UK.
Flemish is the official language in Belgium, a European country located in Western Europe. It is a dialect of Dutch spoken mainly in the northern region of Flanders.
There are four European countries where Spanish is an official language: Spain, Andorra, Gibraltar, and a region in Italy called Valle d'Aosta.