Portuguese is the official language of which of the following countries?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Brazil
Brazil is the only country in the Americas whose official language is Portuguese. It was a Portuguese colony from 1500 until its independence in 1822, while most of its neighbours in South America were Spanish colonies and speak Spanish. Brazil is also the largest country in South America, both in area and in population.