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What languages ??are spoken in Suriname and which is the most used?
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Several languages ??are spoken in Suriname due to its ethnic and cultural diversity. The official language is Dutch, which is used in administration, education and the media. However, Dutch is not the most widely spoken language in everyday life. The most widely used language in Suriname is Sranan Tongo, a creole language that developed during colonial times as a mixture of African languages, Dutch and Portuguese. Sranan Tongo is spoken by the majority of the population as a lingua franca and is used in daily life, in the media and in popular music. In addition to Sranan Tongo and Dutch, several other languages ??are spoken in Suriname, including Hindi, Javanese, Chinese, and several indigenous languages. These languages ??are spoken by ethnic communities who bring them with them during historical migration to Suriname. In short, Suriname's linguistic diversity reflects its ethnic and cultural diversity, and is an important part of the countrys; national identity.
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