Add a language switcher to the admin bar when locale is enabled

Add a language switcher to the admin bar when locale is enabled. This is handy for the admin pages for when someone wants to switch. I have often added the current core switcher to the admin layout but it looks clunky especially if there is more than 2 languages.

GitHub Link:

https://github.com/backdrop/backdrop-issues/issues/5983

GitHub Issue #:

5983

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