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Is Catalan recognized as an official language in any other countries besides Spain?

Catalan is recognized as an official language in several regions outside of Spain, most notably in the Principality of Andorra, where it is the sole official language. Additionally, Catalan enjoys co-official status in the Valencia region of Spain, where it is referred to as Valencian, and in the Balearic Islands, which includes Mallorca. Catalan is also recognized in certain areas of France, particularly the Pyrénées-Orientales department, though it does not have official status in France as it does in Spain and Andorra.

Moreover, while Catalan is not an official language in Italy, it has a regional presence in the city of Alghero, Sardinia, where it is spoken by a portion of the population and taught in schools. In summary, Catalan is primarily recognized as an official language in Spain and Andorra, with some regional recognition in parts of France and Italy.