In this series of articles we overview languages present in any given country. This time we are looking at the languages spoken in Bahamas
The biggest languages present in Bahamas include:
- English
- Bahamian Creole
- Haitian Creole
The sole official language of the country is English.
Below you will find summaries for the languages supported by our translation services.
English
English is a Germanic language, which is a branch of the Indo-European language family. It is the sole official language of Bahamas.
| Number of speakers worldwide | 1.15 billion |
|---|---|
| Language family | Indo-European |
| Writing | English alphabet |
| Major English-speaking populations in: | 35 countries |
Demographics and geographic distribution
There are major English-speaking populations in more than 30 countries of the world. With regard to the number of speakers, the most notable 3 countries are United Kingdom, United States, and New Zealand.
In Bahamas approximately 87% or 342 thousand people use English in their day-to-day communication.
Writing
English uses the Latin alphabet. It employs the standard version of the script with no additional, language-specific symbols. It is written from left to right.
Translation services
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