5 Most Linguistically Diverse Countries In The World

3. Nigeria

Living Languages: 520

Nigeria is a country in West Africa that is often called the ‘Giant of Africa’ because of its huge population, vastness of its land, and the diversity of its peoples and languages. While English is the official language of Nigeria, other languages like Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba are also official languages in parts of the country. Home to 520 living languages, Nigeria ranks among the top 3 in our list of most linguistically diverse countries in the world. The country had also previously been home to another 12 indigenous languages that have now died out.