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Five Countries with the Most Official Languages in the World
Every country in the world maintains an official language that is recognized by each constitution and their respective governments. For example, Indonesian is the official language recognized in the Indonesian constitution and government. There are also several countries that recognize more than one official language, such as Canada with English and French and India which recognizes Hindi and English as official languages. Here are the five countries with the most official languages in the world:
Bolivia
Bolivia is a sealess country located high in the Andes Mountains, South America. The country is bordered by Brazil, Peru, Chile and Paraguay. Bolivia has an area of 1,098,582 km2 with a population of around 11,400,000 people. This country is a multi-ethnic country and is inhabited by many Native American tribes scattered throughout the country. Nearly 55% of Bolivians are descended from Native American tribes and the remaining 30% are Mestizos. Article 1 of the Bolivian Constitution affirms that Bolivia is a pluralistic and multiethnic unitary state. The consequence of this is that the Bolivian government through the 2009 Constitution recognizes Spanish and several native languages as the official languages of Bolivia. Overall, Bolivia has 37 official languages, namely Spanish, Araona, Aymara, Baure, Bésiro, Canichana, Cayubaba, Cavineño, Chimán, Chácobo, Ese Ejja, Guaraní, Guarayu, Guarasu’we, Leco, Itonama, Machineri, Machajuyai-Kalawaya, Maropa, Mojeño-Ignaciano, Moré, Mosetén, Mojeño-Trinitario, Movima, Puquina, Pacawara, Quechua, Tacana, Toromona, Tapieté, Sirionó, Uru-Chipaya, Weenhayek, Yaminawa, Yuracaré, Yuki, and Zamuco.
Spanish is the most widely spoken official language in Bolivia and is the lingua franca of the people of Bolivia. Quechua is the second language most widely spoken by Bolivians spoken in the Andean region. The Aymara language is mostly spoken in the Altiplano region, around Lake Titicaca and the Guarani language is mostly spoken in the region of Bolivia that borders Paraguay.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in East Africa. Zimbabwe is bordered by Zambia, Mozambique, South Africa and Botswana. This country has an area of 390,757 km2. The current estimated population of Zimbabwe is around 13,000,000. Zimbabwe has a diverse population of ethnic Shona and Ndebele families. Apart from that, there are also other African ethnicities, such as those from Mozambique and there are also groups of white people from Europe. The diversity of the population of Zimbabwe means that the Constitution and the current government of Zimbabwe recognize 16 official languages in Zimbabwe. The officially recognized languages in Zimbabwe according to the 2013 Constitution are English, Chewa, Chibarwe, Kalanga, Koisan, Nambya, Ndau, Ndebele, Shangani, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, and Zimbabwe Sign Language.
Previously, English was the only official language in Zimbabwe. No wonder there are many Zimbabweans who can speak English. English is the language used in education and court activities and is also the lingua franca for the population of Zimbabwe. After the 2013 Constitution was passed, the Zimbabwean government was obliged to promote these officially recognized languages. Shona is the main language spoken by the majority of the population of Zimbabwe with a percentage reaching 70%. The Ndebele language is the second widely spoken language after Shona. Currently, there are many televisions and radios that use Shona and Ndebele languages. As well as recognizing the languages of ethnic minority groups, Zimbabwe also recognizes Zimbabwe Sign Language used by persons with disabilities as the official language of Zimbabwe. There are also other languages spoken in Zimbabwe that are not official languages, namely Afrikaans, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Gujarati, and Hindi.
South Africa
South Africa is a country located in the south of the African continent. The country is bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, eSwatini, Mozambique and Lesotho. South Africa has an area of 1,221,037 km2 with an estimated population of around 52,000,000 people. South African society is divided into several African, European, and Asian ethnic groups. The majority or almost 80% of the population of South Africa are ethnic Africans, such as Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, South Sotho, Tswana, and Tsonga. There are 10% of the population is of European ethnicity, which is dominated by Afrikaners, and of British descent. In addition, there are also Asian ethnic groups, namely Indians and Malays.
After the Apartheid policy ended in 1994, South Africa then had 11 official languages, previously only recognizing English and Afrikaans. The official languages of South Africa are English, Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, North Sotho, Tswana, South Sotho, Tsonga, Swazi, Venda, and South Ndebele. English is the lingua franca for the people of South Africa and is commonly used in trade and government activities. According to the 2011 census, Zulu is the language with the most native speakers, accounting for 22% of the total population, followed by Xhosa (16%) and Afrikaans (14%). Apart from guaranteeing 11 official languages, South Africa also recognizes several languages, although they do not have official status.
Vojvodina (Serbia)
Vojvodina is a special autonomous region of Serbia located in the northern region of Serbia. Vojvodina shares direct borders with Hungary, Croatia, Romania, Bosnia, and Herzegovina. Vojvodina has an area of 21,614 km2. Vojvodina’s current population is estimated at around 1,900,000. As a region bordering various countries, Vojvodina is home to various ethnic groups, namely Serbs, Hungarians, Slovaks, Romani, Romanians, Croats, and Rusyns. The Vojvodina region which consists of various ethnic groups then makes Vojvodina a special autonomous status from Serbia. Unlike the rest of Serbia, Vojvodina has six official languages, namely Serbian, Hungarian, Romanian, Slovak, Croatian, and Rusyn.
Singapore
Singapore is a small country in southeast Asia whose people are diverse. The population of Singapore is estimated at around 5,600,000 people with an area of only about 725 km2. The Singapore government recognizes Malay, English, Mandarin, and Tamil as official languages. The Malay language is a national symbol which is more often used symbolically, as in the motto and the national anthem. The use of the Malay language is only practiced by ethnic Malays in Singapore. Meanwhile, English is the lingua franca of Singaporeans and is used in government and business activities. The constitution and laws are also written in English. Mandarin is commonly spoken by ethnic Chinese, and Tamil is spoken by Tamils in Singapore. Mandarin is a second language that is often and commonly used in business activities.
Singaporeans generally speak two to three languages. An estimated 80% of Singaporeans understand English, 65% speak Mandarin, 17% can speak Malay and 4% speak Tamil. The life of the Singaporean people who are bilingual has even produced a new variation of English, namely Singlish (Singaporean English). Singlish is a variation of English in Singapore that is heavily influenced by Chinese and Malay.
Identical Languages That Have Much in Common
Language is a means to communicate between one person and another. Currently, there are more than 7000 languages spread throughout the world. Language usually has a close relationship with nation and nationalism. A language is a unifying tool in several countries because it unites people in one nation. However, language can also be a separator for the same group of people. This relates to the formation of nations and languages. Here the world’s languages are separated for political reasons despite being the same language.
Hindi and Urdu
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Hindi is the officially recognized language of India, while Urdu is the official language of Pakistan. Both languages are derived from Hindustani. During the time of the Delhi Sultanate until later during the Mughal reign, the Hindustani language, then received a lot of influence from the Persian language. The Perso-Arabic script which came from Persian was later modified and became known as Urdu. In 1857, Urdu then became the official language in the British Raj (India during the British colonial period). This then led to opposition from those who wrote with the Devanagari alphabet. Muslims in India are associated with Urdu, while Hindus are associated with Hindi. Conflicts and divisions also arise due to this policy. In the late 19th century, various movements began to promote Hindi as a substitute for Urdu.
In 1900, the colonial government gave Hindi equal status to Urdu. In the 1920s, Gandhi then came up with the idea of unifying Urdu and Hindi as Hindustani languages which could be written in either the Devanagari alphabet or the Perso-Arabic alphabet. However, Gandhi’s thoughts failed to materialize immediately. The conflict between these two groups ended with the founding of Pakistan in 1947. Pakistan, then adopted Urdu as its official language, while India then changed the official language in its constitution to Hindi in 1950. Currently, Urdu has 100 million speakers with 60 million of whom are native speakers. Urdu has some influence from Persian and Arabic.
Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, and Montenegrin languages
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After the dissolution of Yugoslavia at the end of the 20th century, the countries of the former Yugoslavia then claimed to have their own official languages. Croatia with Croat, Serbia with Serbian, Bosnia with Bosnian, and Montenegro with Montenegro. These four languages during the Yugoslav era were called Serbo-Croat languages. The breakup of the Yugoslav Federation then ushered in a spirit of ethnonationalism that gave rise to these languages. Many people consider that the four languages that are claimed to be different by each of these governments are actually one and the same language. According to some experts, the differences that exist in each language are only dialects.
The difference in these four languages may be in the alphabet they use. Croat uses the Latin alphabet, Bosnian and Montenegro use Latin and Cyrillic letters but more often use Latin letters. Meanwhile, the Serbian language uses the Cyrillic alphabet officially. Another visible difference is found in the Croatian language, which carries purism or purification. Much of the vocabulary in Croatian includes old words.
Moldovan and Romanian languages
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The Moldovan language is the language officially stated in the Moldovan Constitution. The history of the Moldovan language began with the annexation of this territory by the Russian Empire in 1812. After the annexation, the central government, especially during the Soviet Union, tried to separate Moldovan’s identity from Romanian. They then emphasized the differences that Moldovan has, a different language from Romanian. In the Moldavian language, the Cyrillic alphabet was adopted as the alphabet. This then distinguishes between Moldovan and Romanian languages.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Moldova, which later became a sovereign country, changed the alphabet it used to become the Latin alphabet. This further makes these two languages look like one and the same language. However, the Moldovan government still insists on using the Moldovan language name, not Romanian. In 2003, a Moldovan-Romanian dictionary appeared to show the differences between the two languages. However, some have stated that the dictionary is ridiculous and made for political purposes only. In the 2004 census, 60% of the population of Moldova stated Moldovan as their language, while the rest spoke Romanian. Identical Languages That Have Much in Common
Valencian and Catalan languages
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Valencian is a language that is recognized as an official language in the Autonomous Region of Valencia. The Valencian language is governed by an institution called the Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua (Valencia Language Academy). Meanwhile, the Catalan language is regulated by a different institution, namely the Institut d’Estudis Catalans. The orthography adopted by the Valencian Language Academy comes from the 1932 Normes de Castello, a rule of Catalan orthography. Currently, there are around 2.5 million Valencian speakers. However, many scholars argue that Valencian is the same language as Catalan. The similarity between Valencian and Catalan is 90 to 95 percent.
Valencian can be said to be only part of the Catalan dialect. The dialect is the Western regional dialect of Catalan. Meanwhile, the standard Catalan language is heavily influenced by Eastern dialects. The emergence of Valencian as a language was a result of the political developments that took place where Valencia and Catalan were two distinct regions. According to a survey conducted in 2014, 52% of Valencians think that Valencian is different from Catalan.
Best Indian Food
Indian food has different characteristics from other cuisines in the world. Variations can also be different, depending on the region. For example, there is a difference between cuisine or cuisine originating from North and South India. Some of the popular Indian specialties include Biryani rice, tandoori chicken, naan, samosas, and many more. Indian food is known to be healthy because it is rich in vegetables, such as okra bhajis, samosas, and dal. In addition, Indian religion and culture also affect the taste of the food. For example, India does not recognize dishes made from beef, because this animal is sacred in Hinduism. There are no dishes containing pork because it is forbidden among Muslims in India.
Indian food which is popular in the world can also be found in Indonesia. Some restaurants serve Indian specialties such as naan, samosas and biryani rice. Here’s a list of popular Indian dishes:
Biryani Rice
Biryani Rice or also commonly called Nasi Basmati is a very popular Indian food. Rice processed food derived from basmati rice has a distinctive shape. In contrast to white rice which is usually consumed by Indonesians, basmati rice has a larger and longer shape. Biryani rice is cooked with a mixture of various spices consisting of pepper, pepper, and turmeric.
Biryani rice is usually served with a special thick sauce that is rich in spices. Coupled with a dish of vegetable dishes or chicken, goat or beef dishes as a complement to the dish.
Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken, commonly called Ayam Butter by Indonesians, is one of the most popular Indian specialties in the world. This dish is a boneless chicken processed food that is cooked until the texture is soft. Then, the cooked chicken is re-cooked with a mixture of cinnamon, turmeric, coriander, pepper, cumin, garlic, and butter. The combination of spices and savory butter produces a special dish with a delicious taste that suits all tongues.
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Sambar and Idli
If you are on a diet and looking for delicious foods that are low in fat, you must try this Indian food. Sambar and idli can be your healthy food recommendations. These two foods are a combination of dishes made in one serving of black beans and fermented rice. Sambar and idli will be even more delicious when enjoyed with vegetables with a spicy taste. Its high nutritional content makes this food very suitable for those of you who want to be full of energy without worrying about getting fat!
Chole
This Indian cuisine is one of the delicious dishes with simple basic ingredients. Chole is a bean curry made with a combination of tomatoes, chickpeas, and onions as well as Indian spices. With a taste that is rich in spices, chole is very delicious when eaten while still warm. Usually, chole is also served with a complementary addition of shredded chicken.
Tandoori Chicken
Lastly, Indian specialties that are a favorite for Indians and from various other countries are Tandoori Chicken. A dish of processed chicken, which is also called Tandoori Murg is usually often served for daily meals because the cooking process is relatively easy. The shape is more or less the same as grilled chicken, but the taste of the special spices makes this chicken a special menu for many people.
Top 8 Tourist Attractions in India
Besides being known as the seventh largest country in the world, India also has many tourist attractions that you must visit while on vacation. In addition, India has a diverse culture, beautiful landscapes, stunning monuments, and almost endless places to explore. From ancient ruins, stunning religious structures, exotic cities, and diverse landscapes, there’s plenty to suit every traveler’s whims. If you want to visit this country, here are the 15 best tourist attractions in India that are a must-visit:
1. Udaipur – Romantic Lake City
The Lake City of Udaipur is touted as the Venice of the East. Its name is taken from Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar. Udaipur is a perfect blend of history, nature, and modernity. Udaipur has five lakes with five restaurants on the shores that you can’t find anywhere else. Not pretty enough yet? Udaipur is surrounded by the Aravali hills which add to the beautiful scenery, as well as Fateh Sagar Lake which is in the center of the city. When in Udaipur, look for Baro Masi and Upre, a beautiful lakeside rooftop restaurant. You can visit Udaipur at any time except during the height of summer, so avoid March to June.
2. Sikkim – Ancient Buddhist Monastery House
The best time to visit Sikkim is March to June, and September to December. Land in Sikkim and experience the harmony of the teachings of Buddhism with the natural beauty of the surroundings. Hot noodle dishes, such as thukpa, chow mein, thenthuk, factu, gyathuk, and dumplings will make you feel warm in Sikkim!.
3. Mcleodganj – Paradise on the Hill
The best place to spend a weekend for all fans of NCR travel, Mcleodganj always has the best atmosphere. Experience the natural beauty of the Himalayas, relax in the lap of the Dhauladhar range, and camp at Mcleod. September to June is a good time to visit Mcleodganj. If you are a fan of Japanese food, then you should try Lung Ta Japanese Restaurant there.
4. Srinagar – Jewel of Kashmir
When imagining Kashmir, there are no words to describe its beauty. Once in a lifetime, you must see Dal Lake and enjoy the beauty of the scenery that makes you not want to go home. If only one person could define the beauty of Kashmir perfectly, it would be the musician and poet Amir Khusrau.
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5. Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya
Bodhgaya is the holiest Buddhist site in the world, attracting thousands of visitors every year. All are drawn to participate with resident monks. As a place of pilgrimage, the amazing Mahabodhi temple was built at the place where Buddha came to enlightenment. Built-in the 6th century and restored many times since the temple is topped with a beautiful spire pyramid and houses a large golden statue of Buddha.
6. Taj Mahal
The most famous tourist attractions in India and the Taj Mahal cannot be missed. For those of you who want to tour history and architecture, this third tourist destination can be the right solution.
The Taj Mahal is a building of high historical value. During its construction, the Taj Mahal is said to have required more than 20 thousand workers for 22 years.
None other than that, the Taj Mahal is a beautiful and majestic offering from an Emperor named Shah Jagan to his beloved wife. If you visit this one location, you can be sure you will be impressed by the beauty of the building which is so magnificent and has high artistic value.
7. Leh-Ladakh – Motorcycle Fan’s Heaven
Over the past decade, motorbike rides to Leh Ladakh have been trendy among Indian youth. Some motorists even make it an annual ritual. Challenging Himalayan routes, and stunning winding turns will all get your adrenaline pumping! If you’ve never been here, then this is a good time. The average temperature in Leh Ladakh varies between 15 degrees Celsius (min.) and 28 degrees Celsius (max.). Fueling stations are quite difficult to find in the Himalayan region. Be sure to mark in advance the gas station that you will pass during the trip.
8. Mysore Palace
The town of Mysore is a delight to explore with a good mix of old colonial architecture and lush and well-maintained gardens. While tourists tend to shop and enjoy time in the city famous for its Silk and Sandalwood Bazaar, the main attraction is the magnificent palace of Mysore. Exploration of the massive palace and its gardens is part of a cycle tour, available once inside for free. Are you interested in going to this place?.
Those are some tourist attractions in India that you can make as a recommendation for vacation destinations with your family. Starting from large buildings to natural and animal views, of course, they are able to enchant tourists to want to linger in the country of India which is full of charm.
6 Things You Can’t Do in India, Be Careful!
Vacation to India and see first hand the legendary charm of the Taj Mahal might be a very interesting idea. Aside from the Taj Mahal, India is also known as a country rich in tradition and culture. As a result, do not be surprised if every year there are millions of tourists who spend their vacation time in this country.
But just like when you go on vacation to other countries, you also must learn the habits of Indians. Including what you can’t do during your vacation there!
1. Use shoes when entering a temple or house
The temple became a sacred place for Indians, remembering that the majority of its inhabitants were Hindus. Because it’s not surprising that Indians always take off their shoes when they enter the temple. If you have the opportunity to visit the temple, make sure you do the same.
Okay, you don’t share the same beliefs, but at least you can still respect them by doing simple things, taking off your shoes and following the rules for example.
2. Taking or receiving something with the left hand
Just like in Indonesia, in India taking or receiving something with your left hand is considered an immoral act. This is because, the left hand is considered a dirty hand because it is used to clean yourself from the bathroom. Now because of its function, using your left hand when receiving or taking something will make Indians offended.
3. Wear minimal and open clothing
In big cities, wearing clothes that are slightly exposed will be considered normal. But that does not apply if you visit small towns. In some areas, people still use traditional clothing.
The use of minimal and open clothing will be considered as rude. Even if you are on vacation in a big city though, wearing minimal clothing especially for women is something that should be avoided because it can provoke crime.
4. Pointing at something with a finger
Showing something with your index finger is considered polite. But if you visit India, you should avoid this one habit. Instead, use your entire hand to attract someone’s attention or at least use your thumb if you want to point at something.
5. Wish everyone can speak English
Memorizing some basic words in a foreign language is a must if you want to visit a country. In India, many young people master English. But still the majority of the population still communicates in Hindi so that tourists must learn some basic words in Hindi to communicate.
6. Easy to feel offended
Indians sometimes act too curious. They do not hesitate to ask about various personal things such as work, marital status, even your income per month. Although this question is considered annoying, but you must not be angry huh. They don’t mean to! In contrast, they just want to break the silence and make the atmosphere more fluid and warmer.
Indians Like To Shake Their Heads When Talking, What Does It Mean?
The country of India is known for having very diverse cultures, customs and traditions. Because the country is vast and has a large population, Indians living in different regions also usually have different cultures.
But there is one characteristic of Indian society that is known by people in various other countries, namely the Indian habit of shaking his head when talking. When not talking, sometimes Indians shake their heads.
Why do you think Indians shake their heads?
The Meaning of Shaking the Indian Head
For Indians, shaking his head has its own meaning, because the movement is non verbal communication. Non-verbal communication is communication without words, friends. Usually someone shakes his head as a sign of refusing or saying “no”. However, shaking his head for Indian society means “good” or “yes, I understand”.
So if you talk to an Indian and he shakes his head, this usually means they agree or tell us that they understand what we are talking about. The faster the shake of an Indian’s head, the more he understood.
Shaking His Head as a Way of Respect and Thanking
If an Indian shakes his head with slow and gentle movements, and smiles, it means that person wants to respect or be friendly towards us. In India, shaking his head when listening to other people speak is considered more polite than silence or actually not seen listening to the words of the person who is talking.
Besides “good” and “yes, I understand”, there is also a shake of the head which means thank you. Usually the shake of the head is done slowly and smiling, friends.
Then, what about when Indians say “no”?
When you say “no”, usually an Indian will shake his head slightly from left to right. Examples of Indians who often do this are local transportation drivers such as taxis or bajaj who are known to often reject passengers.
Movement of the Head Apart from Shaking the Head
In addition to shaking his head, Indians also have other head gestures, namely nodding or looking up in one move. Indians sometimes tilt their heads and raise their eyebrows together, this can mean “hello”, friends.
Distinctive Movement of Each Region
Although most Indians do shake their heads with the same meaning, don’t forget that in India there are various languages. Well, because of the different regional languages, head shake in each region in India also has their respective meanings. In southern India, the population has more head shake than Indians in the north.
Indian Cultural Center and Consulate General of India Promote Hindi in Bali
Bali’s Indian Cultural Center Bali in cooperation with the Indian Consulate General, Bali celebrated the 13th World Hindi Day on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. To promote Hindi for the Balinese people, this event is followed by the Balinese community as well as the Indian community in Bali.
On this occasion, the Director of ICC Bali, Manohar Puri, read a message from the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, for the celebration of World Hindi Day. In his letter, the Prime Minister expressed his happiness that all Indian Embassies and their representative offices in the world celebrated January 10 as World Hindi Day. Since Hindi becomes a formal language, Hindi will spread faster on an international level. He congratulated Hindi enthusiasts and all Hindi speakers and aspired to all parties to collaborate in spreading Hindi.
The World Hindi Day Celebration opens with Indian national songs. Mr. Monahor Puri as Director of ICC Bali, invited Balinese people to open their remarks. With celebrations like this, it aims to make Hindi more popular, and for those who are interested in learning Hindi, they can learn and visit their Country. India most famous sport is Cricket, they also try to bring this sports known to the world. Although not all country likes cricket, but they enjoying to watch and place bet in cricket matches, one of the platform who provide this is agen sbobet known as the biggest and trusted sports agent in Asia.
“However, we will open a Hindi study room as soon as possible. Whoever is interested in going to India and learning Hindi can work with the Indian government. This is classified as providing airplane tickets, lodging, and even some pocket money. As the Prime Minister mentioned that Hindi spreads the fastest in all the world. This creates additional opportunities for field activities in the tourism sector because more and more Indians are coming to Bali. If all the young generation learns Hindi, this can help them to get activities in the tourism sector, “he said.
The Indian Prime Minister’s message and remarks by the Director of ICC Bali were said in Hindi which was translated into Indonesian by Mrs. Vani Shastri.
The program was enlivened by the singing of Hum Honge Kamyab and the Sarasvati Vandana dance of ICC Bali students, which means “We Can Overcome. Master Ayushman K Suraj sang one more patriotic entitled Nanh Munha Rahi Hoon, and Mrs. Sweta Kumari sang Bhajan entitled Tu Pyar Ka Sagar Hain Besides that, students from Vivekananda Yoga Sanstha Ashram Gandhi Puri gave a fantastic display of yoga movements.
Many Balinese came to witness and enliven the event, including Anand Ashram, Brahma Kumaris Ashram and the head of Gandhi Puri Ashram. The delivery of certificates to all participants was the closing ceremony given by Mr. R.o Sunil Babu as Consul General of India in Bali and Director of ICC. The closing ceremony was also completed with a group photo session.
Unique Facts About India That Are Still Unknown to The World
What comes to mind when you hear the name of the country of India? Well, it could be that your answer is a Bollywood film, or the artist is like Pretty Shinta, Aishwarya Rai, Shahrukh Khan or Roshan Hritik.
But in fact, India is one of the most unique countries in the world. Some habits and traditions are always successfully being a magnet attracting tourist traffic to the state nicknamed the Continent. Also, there are as many unique things that can be studied in this country.
Women can be the richest
The mother of residence in India has 11 percent of the world’s gold.
This amount is far less than the total amount of gold owned by the United States, Switzerland, Germany, and the IMF combined.
There are six seasons in India
Based on information from the Hindu calendar, there are six seasons in India: summer, autumn, winter, spring, rainy season, and winter nights.
The biggest vegetarian country in the world
Vegetarianism is one of the traditional features of Hinduism, and that is why almost 60% of Indians are vegetarian. India also has the lowest percentage in terms of meat consumption per capita.
Terms agreed
Instead of nodding, Indians shake their heads from side to side to claim ‘yes’ or ‘agree’. It’s applied when they are chatting with each other, once they were on online conversations , they just nod their head as a sign of agreement.
Polluted air
There is a problem of air pollution in all major cities in India, and car exhaust causes smoke and breathing difficulties in the community and tourists alike. One day kissing the air in Delhi or Mumbai is equivalent to smoking 100 cigarettes.
The largest family in the world lives in India
The family with the most members in the world lives in India.
There is a man who has 39 wives and 94 children.
All the major religions in the world can be found in India
Although 80 percent of Indians are Hindus, this country encompasses all religions in the world. You can meet followers of Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, Judaism, Sikhism, Islam and different religions there.
The police are paid according to his mustache
Indian police officers are given a salary bonus if they maintain a beard. The reason is, a beard can create a man impressed more respected and looks manly. What’s more, the mustache is an important part of the traditions of Indian society.
Indian currency
Foreigners are prohibited from carrying local currency (rupees) when leaving India.
Cows must have an identity card
In West Bengal, an elemental state in India, each cow must have a comprehensive identity card with a photo.
Population
At present, India’s population is approaching 1.5 billion. A higher number than other locations in all parts of the western element of the Earth. Based on information from the United Nations, India’s population will soon be able to beat the number of Chinese citizens.
8 Benefits of Learning Foreign Languages for Social Activities
Learning foreign languages allows bridging social barriers. A person can enjoy social and economic uses, as well as use mental health from learning a foreign language. Here are some arguments for why you should learn a foreign language.
Learning Foreign Languages Enhances Brain Performance.
Foreign languages have a new system with different rules, etymologies and meanings; those matters are a little of the complexity of a language. The degree of foreign languages includes being able to make the brain work in recognizing the structure of new languages. When the mind works learning this new language in knowing the meaning and using these sentences, it is also dominant in increasing the ability to read, negotiate, and solve problems.
The Ability To Carry Out Growing Multi-Tasking
Multi-tasking is work that creates someone stressed for those who are not ordinary in doing it. Usually, People who have multi-language skills are proficient at turning one language system into a different language structure. This is the most difficult and challenging work, not only for language skills but especially for the brain. The people who have developed this are the most excellent multi-tasker and make the most minimal mistakes when working on various activities simultaneously. Some teachers try to trigger this ability using Card Games like poker or baccarat that you can play online to stimulate their brain but with fun activities.
Stop the occurrence of attacks of dementia and Alzheimer’s
With different factors being felt constant, some studies indicate that multilingual masters think Alzheimer’s and dementia attacks at the age of 75 and under are compared with monolingual adults who have first signs at age 71. The study was conducted with other variables like sex, in bulk health, education level, and economic position, but there are no significant results that contribute to diseases that are significantly pronounced like the number of languages spoken.
Improve Memory
The less the brain is used, the better the functions work. Studying the structure of a new language requires cultivating oneself with vocabulary and rules, and make it communication by being aware of the various memorized information. This certainly strengthens the brain’s memory because the brain’s primary functions have the ability to mnemonic and store information well. Therefore, multilingual people have a more trained brain and are quick to view names, directions, shopping arrangements.
Make Someone More Flexible And Open To Other Cultures.
Because language is the door to a particular culture, learning a new language allows one to have a broader understanding of the race or habit. Opening yourself to habits enable you to be more flexible and appreciate the different ways of doing and watching things. If you have intelligence in mastering various languages or can be said to be multilingual, you certainly have the advantage of seeing the world from one perspective.
Foreign Language Ability Extending Career Potential.
With the problem of unemployment, multilingual skills are a competitive advantage compared to others. This is the ability that tells the intelligence, flexibility, openness of someone to various people, and the ability to make decisions. And this is just a bonus for real talent to communicate in some languages and cross-cultural barriers.
Mastering Many Languages Increases the Feeling of Self-Confidence
Confidence is a natural consequence after adding up all the uses of learning a new language. By merely mastering one skill, different faculties are developed. People want to be attracted to multilingual people because of their skills; different people view all polyglots as someone who is naturally exposed and unique.
Helps In Discovery Of Self And Self Actualization.
This is the unique impact of learning a foreign language, not something we expect when starting to learn a new language. But trying to know the language and inheritance that accompanies it will plant you in a position of self-discovery. It creates you to know how you look at the world and other habits and appreciate yourself more. In the end, you also have to make up with yourself.
The Most Used Language in the World
LANGUAGE can be said one of the most beautiful gifts that God has given to humans. Imagine if in this world there were no languages or only one language, would perhaps scientists be able to create important discoveries? Then, how many languages are there in the world? Based on information from the Ethnologue, when there were 6,912 languages spoken by people in all the world. This accuracy is certainly still doubtful because every day there is a new language that might appear, the opposite is also the extinct language. Please follow the order of the top 9 languages that are the least used in the world that is opened from the sequence:
Spanish language
After Portugal gained control of maritime routes in Asia, Africa, and America in the 15th century, a change of Spain dominated these regions since the 16th and 17th centuries. As a result, not a few Spanish cultures were powerful there. At present, Spanish is not the least used as the legal language of countries in Central and South America. Besides, Spanish is also not a bit spoken in many United States states bordering Mexico. Even many English vocabulary is borrowed from Spanish like tornadoes, bonanza, patio, quesadilla, enchiladas, and supreme taco grande, etc.
French language
The language which is often referred to as a very poetic language in this world besides being used in France has become a legitimate language in many countries it has colonized. French is also one of the legal languages of the United Nations (UN) in addition to English, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, and Arabic.
Russian language
Mikhail Gorbachev, Vladimir Putin, Roman Abramovich, Anna Kournikova, and the beautiful Maria Sharapova are Russian speakers we have known through many media reports. However, besides them, there must be 270 million other people who speak Russian as the official language.
Portuguese
Portugal is indeed just a small country and can be said to be among the poorer countries in Europe. But in the 15th century, Portugal was a big nation because they were the one who worked on maritime exploration to many parts of the world. Thanks to the services of all like explorers Henry the Navigator, Vasco da Gama, Pedro Alvarez Cabral, and Afonso de Albuquerque. Portugal controlled urgent territories in Asia, Africa, and South America and then instilled the influence of its culture there.
Malay (including Indonesian)
The Indonesian language belonging to the Malay language group was in the 7th place with a total of 259 million speakers. This rough calculation is derived from the estimated number of Indonesians in 2009 reaching 230 million people, who are populated by 28 million Malaysians, 388 thousand Brunei citizens and some Thai, Singaporean and East Timorese citizens. This number could probably increase because, since 2007, the Indonesian language has been decided as the second legal language in Vietnam.
Arabic
Arabic is one of the oldest languages in the world and is a language used in the Qur’an. Arabic does not lend a little vocabulary to as many languages in Europe as it is mainly Spanish, Portuguese, and Sicilian. Arabic, like Hebrew and Persian, uses a literary writing system from right to left. Since 1974, Arabic has been used as a legitimate language in the United Nations.
English
Well, this is the language that is very popular in the world as well as the language that is at least adopted as a legal language in many countries and international organizations. There are 53 countries and 10 international organizations that use English as the official language. Besides, almost all countries in the world realize English as a second language after their respective national languages.
Mandarin language
No doubt, Mandarin is the language that is the least spoken by people in all the world. The current number of residents in China / China is thought to have reached 1.4 billion million. Of these, all are required to speak valid words in one language, Mandarin. Not to mention, all Chinese immigrants in many parts of the world who are loyal to use Chinese as their daily language.
Hindi
India is unique! Just imagine, this country has the second-largest city in the world, Bollywood films, Great King Asoka, Taj Mahal, Mahatma Gandhi. It turns out that India does not have an official national language. Hindi, which is spoken by the majority of Indian society is only expressed as the legal language every day with English and not as a national language by its constitution.