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There are many reasons a country might not take up an official language. Religious and ethnic differences often play a role. Ethiopia, for example, has 84 languages spoken within its borders. Giving one a privileged status could cause tension and conflict. It could also be a way of protecting minority languages from disappearing. And while 58 countries claim English as their official language, neither the U.K., USA nor Australia officially recognize it as theirs.
There are many reasons a country might not take up an official language. Religious and ethnic differences often play a role. Ethiopia, for example, has 84 languages spoken within its borders. Giving one a privileged status could cause tension and conflict. It could also be a way of protecting minority languages from disappearing. And while 58 countries claim English as their official language, neither the U.K., USA nor Australia officially recognize it as theirs.
