A language is a system through which humans communicate with one another. For different regions of the earth, the languages are different. Before going to any country it is important to know about all the languages used in that country. If you are interested in going to Indonesia you must be aware of languages in Indonesia.

Official Language of Indonesia

Over 300 different native languages are spoken in Indonesia. Indonesian is the National language in Indonesia which is spoken by 23 million people. Indonesia National language is also known as Bahasa. Indonesia a standardized form of Malay. It is also the Indonesia official language. 

Other Languages in Indonesia

Education, and nearly all national mass media, governance, administration, judiciary, and other forms of communication, are conducted in the Indonesia official language Indonesian. Other Languages in Indonesia include over 300 indigenous local languages which include Javanese, Sudanese, Balinese, Lampung, Toba Batak, Acehnese, Buginese, Minangkabau, Madurese and many others which are commonly used at home and within the local community.

Among Other Spoken Languages in Indonesia

Among other spoken languages in Indonesia English is also widely spoken by the local people of the country and is the language of tourism. It is also the mode of communication of Indonesia with the rest of the world. English is also taught in schools as a subject. It is also the language of literature, popular songs, TV melodramas and comedy, cartoons and comics. Besides English, other foreign languages are also spoken in Indonesia. Mandarin, Arabic, even Hindi or Gujarati are just to name a few. This is because of foreign immigrants who aim to preserve their languages in Indonesia.

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