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This is a list of the member states of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie.These governments belong to an international organisation representing countries and regions where French is the first ("mother") or customary language, where a significant proportion of the population are francophones (French speakers) or where there is a notable affiliation with French culture.
A sports fan waving the flag of South Africa. Giant flag of Turkey made of Lego bricks. Flag of the United States on the moon during the Apollo 15 moon landing. Flags of the United Kingdom and India are hung during a political meeting. Flag of Palestine prominently displayed on West Bank Wall graffiti art. Hoisted Nordic cross flags flying upon ...
Flag of the Union of South Africa: 1912–1928: Flag of the Union of South Africa: 1928–1982: Flag of the Union of South Africa / the Republic of South Africa: 1982–1994: Flag of the Republic of South Africa: 1960–1962: Flag of South Kasai: 1883: Flag of Stellaland: 1883–1885: Flag of Stellaland: 1955: Flag of Sudan: 1956–1970: Flag ...
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]
The French Society of Vexillology is the authority on the flying of flags in France and maintains the only official register of flags for the country. [1] It was established in 1985 and as part of the Comité des travaux historiques et scientifiques operates under the authority of the Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation .
Foreign citizens and stateless persons who live in Romania have access to justice and education in their own language. [337] English and French are the main foreign languages taught in schools. [338] In 2010, the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie identified 4,756,100 French speakers in the country. [339]
Only half of Dakar residents identify with a Francophone status or feel solidarity with French-speaking countries, but the French language is seen as essential for everyday affairs and education. [72] French was the language of literacy for 37.2% of the population in 2013, followed by Arabic at 11.1%.
Flag of Wallonia (French Community and Walloon Region) Wallonia is a mostly French-speaking region comprising the southern half of Belgium. The flag depicts a red rooster, on a yellow field. 1990– Flag of the German Community: It consists of the white background.