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Which languages are spoken in Guyana besides English?

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While English is the official and principal language of Guyana, several other languages are spoken throughout the country.12

A creole patois is spoken widely across the nation. Additionally, Hindi and Urdu are heard occasionally, primarily among older members of the Indo-Guyanese population.2