About Portuguese Language
According to Wikipedia.org, Portuguese is originated from the Iberian Peninsula of Europe. It is the official language of Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Brazil. Portuguese has co-official status in East Timor. Portuguese-speaking people are known as "Lusophone" (lusófono). You will notice the presence of Portuguese culture all across the globe. There are several dialects of Vulgar Latin used in Portuguese. Approximately 215 to 220 million native speakers speak this language. It also features Celtic phonology among speakers. This is also one of the sixth most spoken languages around the world. Portuguese has a lot of influence in South America and the Southern Hemisphere. Interestingly it is also among the top 10 languages in Africa. Due to its popularity, it is also the official language of many American states.
About Igbo Language
According to Wikipedia.org, Igbo is a prominent language among the Igbo natives. These natives belong to the ethnic group that resides in Eastern Nigeria. This language is termed 'Igbo izugbe' and was officially adopted in 1972. The foundation of this language is based on various dialects. It includes Owerri (Isuama), Anambra (Awka) and Umuahia (Ohuhu). Many other languages are related to the Igbo language. The list includes Ika, Ukwuani, and Ogba. All these are also considered as the dialects of Igbo. There are around 42 million native speakers of Igbo. You will be surprised to see that the writing system is quite innovative. Most of it is written in Latin alphabets. It is the official language of Nigeria but is spoken by other people in the world too.
