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What is the namesake of the English language?
What is the namesake of the English language?
The Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the island of Great Britain.
Which language is the most widely learned second language in the world?
Which language is the most widely learned second language in the world?
English, with more second-language speakers than native speakers.
How many sovereign states have English as an official language or one of the official languages?
How many sovereign states have English as an official language or one of the official languages?
59 sovereign states.
In how many countries is English the sole or dominant language for historical reasons without being explicitly defined by law?
In how many countries is English the sole or dominant language for historical reasons without being explicitly defined by law?
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In addition to being an official language in sovereign states, where else is English considered a co-official language?
In addition to being an official language in sovereign states, where else is English considered a co-official language?
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