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French is an official language in 27 independent nations. French is also the second most geographically widespread language in the world after English, with about 60 countries and territories having it as a de jure or de facto official, administrative, or cultural language. [1]
Launched in 2000, TiJi was the first channel in France to specialize in programming for preschool-aged children. At launch, it broadcast between 5:30am and 9:00pm. A strong increase in the audience of the channel was noted between December 2002 to June 2003, when its share of the preschool audience increased by 60%, reaching 0.8% total share.
Some linguists discuss a "second French language" [70] or even an "African French language". [71] Native Speakers in Africa. According to Paul Wald, "The notion of ownership of an imported language begins when – despite its identification as a foreign and/or vernacular language – its use does not imply a relationship with the foreigner."
Network Country Owner Language Africa 24 Africa French: Africanews Africa Euronews SA: English, French: Presse Africaine Africa French, English: TV3 Algeria EPTV: Arabic: AL24 News Algeria
National Television Network (NTN 2) – Saint Lucia. VQH-TV 4 and 5 (Helen Television System Channel 4, (Cable: Channel 34) Castries, Saint Lucia. EWTN Channel 6, Castries, Saint Lucia. GVD Caribbean 115 Flow Sarrot Bexon St Lucia. Think Caribbean Television (TCT) Channel 36 (Cable Only), Castries, Saint Lucia.
Albania is home to 300,000 French speakers, and it is the second foreign language of education after English. Formerly part of First French Empire. The President of France is also a Co-Prince of Andorra. French is the native language of about 39% of the population [5] 48% are non-native speakers of French. [6]
50%+ francophone. The Francophonie or Francophone world is the whole body of people and organisations around the world who use the French language regularly for private or public purposes. The term was coined by Onésime Reclus [1] in 1880 and became important as part of the conceptual rethinking of cultures and geography in the late 20th century.
Ethnic composition of Romania. Localities with a Hungarian majority or plurality are shown in dark green. After the fall of Romania's communist government in 1989, the various minority languages have received more rights, and Romania currently has extensive laws relating to the rights of minorities to use their own language in local administration and the judicial system.