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What are the differences between Mandarin and Cantonese?
I want to know the differences between Mandarin and Cantonese. Can you tell me more about it?
Sure! Mandarin and Cantonese are two different Chinese dialects. 
Mandarin is the official language of China and is spoken by over 70% of the population. It is also used as the standard language for education and government across China. 
Cantonese, on the other hand, is mainly spoken in Southern China, particularly in the Guangdong province, as well as in Hong Kong and Macau. It is considered a regional dialect and is not the official language of China.