Portuguese being the most important language of international communication, it is currently the fifth most spoken language in the world and an official language of Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe and East Timor. 
It is commonly used in Macau, territory under Portuguese administration until 1999, and in Goa (India). 
It is also the base of around twenty Creole languages and an important minority language in countries such as Andorra, Luxemburg, Namibia, Switzerland and South Africa, due to the numerous Portuguese communities in those countries. 
Its offers lot of job opportunities to its learners. The demand for Portuguese language professionals in various industries is spectacular, qualified translators and interpreters are playing a major role in the global business and international relations.