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What is the origin of the English language?
The English language originated in early medieval England, with speakers called Anglophones, and the namesake of the language being the Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the island of Great Britain.
What is the status of English as a language in the world?
Modern English is the most spoken language in the world and the third-most spoken native language, after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. It is also the most widely learned second language in the world.
How many sovereign states have English as an official language?
English is either the official language or one of the official languages in 59 sovereign states.
What are some international organizations where English is a co-official language?
English is a co-official language of the United Nations, the European Union, and many other international and regional organisations.
What are some areas in which English has become the de facto language?
English has become the de facto language of diplomacy, science, international trade, tourism, aviation, entertainment, and the internet.
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