Portuguese is the official language of which modern day country because they claimed it as a colony?

Answer 1

Portuguese is the official language of several modern-day countries that were once colonies of Portugal. Notable examples include:

1. Brazil - The largest country where Portuguese is spoken, Brazil was a Portuguese colony from 1500 until it gained independence in 1822.
2. Angola - A former Portuguese colony in Africa that gained independence in 1975.
3. Mozambique - Another former Portuguese colony in Africa, which achieved independence in 1975.
4. Portugal - The origin country of the Portuguese language.
5. Guinea-Bissau - Gained independence from Portugal in 1973.
6. Cape Verde - An archipelago nation that gained independence from Portugal in 1975.
7. São Tomé and Príncipe - An island nation that became independent from Portuguese colonial rule in 1975.
8. East Timor (Timor-Leste) - Located in Southeast Asia, East Timor was a Portuguese colony until it declared independence in 1975, then was occupied by Indonesia, and finally regained full independence in 2002.
9. Equatorial Guinea - While Spanish is the primary official language, Portuguese is also an official language, reflecting its colonial history with Portugal.

These countries reflect the historical Portuguese colonial presence and the lasting linguistic influence in various regions around the world.