February 21 is World Mother Language Day. Al Jazeera looks at the most spoken languages and which ones are endangered.

Over 7,000 languages are spoken worldwide. In 2025, over 7,000 languages are spoken worldwide, yet just a handful dominate global communication. These top languages aren’t only defined by their native ...

Bangla is the state language of Bangladesh and is spoken by 270-285 million people all over the world. It has a rich history dating back over a thousand years, evolving from Gaudiya Prakrit, an ...

It's not India or China, if that’s what you thought. Surprisingly, the answer lies in the islands of Oceania. Papua New Guinea, a nation with a population of just 9.4 million, holds the distinction of ...

Language is more than just a way of communication - it’s a mirror of history, migration, and culture. While many countries are known for one or two dominant languages, some nations stand out for their ...