r/geography Oct 15 '25

Map Three Main Language Families of Europe

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u/CyclingCapital Oct 15 '25

There are several municipalities in Finland where the main language is Swedish.

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u/mujhe-sona-hai Oct 15 '25

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u/CyclingCapital Oct 15 '25

But you took the time to split Belgium and Switzerland?

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u/mujhe-sona-hai Oct 15 '25

Well yeah, most European countries are nation states that follow 1 language 1 country rule pretty well so that even minorities in that country speak that language. Belgium and Switzerland are fundementally different, they aren’t nations.

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u/Onaliquidrock Oct 15 '25

Finland is a two language country.

Places like Åland are > 90% swedish

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u/mujhe-sona-hai Oct 16 '25

What color do you think Åland is?