Official UN Languages
The official languages of the United Nations are the six languages that are used in UN meetings, and in which all official UN documents are written. In alphabetical order they are:
- Arabic
- Chinese
- English
- French
- Russian
- Spanish
Read more about Official UN Languages: Description, History, Coordinator For Multilingualism, Language Days At The UN, UN Specialized Agencies, Parallels With Other Multilingual Institutions, Sources
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