Languages of Argentina
Spanish is the language that is predominantly understood and spoken as a first or second language by nearly all of the population of Argentina. According to the latest estimations, the population is currently greater than 45 million. English is another important language in Argentina and is obligatory in primary school instruction in various provinces. Argentina is the only Latin American country characterized as "high aptitude" in English, being placed 15th globally in the year 2015, according to a report from the English Aptitude Index. In 2017, Argentina fell ten places from its best position and fell to 25th place, though it continues to be the second highest ranked Ibero-American, after Portugal. Argentina also boasts 40 indigenous languages; the most widely spoken are Tupí-Guaraní with about 64,000 speakers, Guaycurú with about 49,000 speakers, and Quechua with about 55,000 speakers. In addition there is Lunfardo, a slang or a type of pidgin with original words from many languages...
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