How many official languages does South Africa have?
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South Africa has 11 official languages, second only to India in number. They are Afrikaans, English, Zulu, Xhosa, Swazi, Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Northern Sotho, Tsonga, Tswana, and Venda. As a result, there are many official names for the country. South Africa also recognises eight non-official languages: Fanagalo, Lobedu, Northern Ndebele, Phuthi, South African Sign Language, Khoe, Nama and San. These non-official languages may be used in certain official uses in limited areas where it has been determined that these languages are prevalent, but their populations are not as such that they require nationwide recognition.
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