A lingua franca is a common language that is used for communication between people of different languages and cultures.
Lingua Franca is not a country, nor it is it located in any specific countries.
The Lingua Franca status is a descriptive term, and not a fixed status. Lingua Francas cannot be preserved. They change with the times.
English serves as the lingua franca in many international business settings.
The lingua franca of India and Pakistan is Urdu/Hindi.
English is considered the lingua franca of the global economy, as it is commonly used in international business, trade, and communication. It is widely spoken and understood in many countries around the world.
The current lingua franca is English, but that may be set to change in the next few years.
The lingua franca for India and Pakistan is Hindi/Urdu--which are functionally the same language.
English is often considered the lingua franca for Europe due to its widespread use and acceptance as a common language for communication among people from different countries. This is especially true in the business and tourism sectors.
Currently, Europe's lingua franca is English. However, not so long ago, the lingua franca of Eastern Europe was Russian (and sometimes German, depending on the proximity of a country to Germany as opposed to Russia).
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Currently, Europe's lingua franca is English. However, not so long ago, the lingua franca of Eastern Europe was Russian (and sometimes German, depending on the proximity of a country to Germany as opposed to Russia).
The first lingua franca was likely Akkadian, an ancient Semitic language used in the Mesopotamian region around 2500 BCE for trade, diplomacy, and communication between different cultures. It later evolved into Aramaic which became a major lingua franca in the Near East.
English is the predominant world lingua franca, as it is widely used in international business, diplomacy, science, and tourism. It is often spoken as a second language by people around the world.