Which continent has the most languages in the world?
Correct answer: B. Asia
- A. Africa
- B. Asia
- C. South America
- D. North America
- E. Australia
Explanation
Asia is generally ranked as the continent with the greatest number of living languages, with estimates exceeding 2,000. Exact totals vary because linguists differ over whether closely related varieties are languages or dialects.
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