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What is the origin of the English language?
What is the origin of the English language?
The English language originated in early medieval England with the Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to Great Britain.
What is the current status of English in terms of global usage?
What is the current status of English in terms of global usage?
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.
How many sovereign states have English as their official language?
How many sovereign states have English as their official language?
English is either the official language or one of the official languages in 59 sovereign states.
Name one international organization where English is a co-official language.
Name one international organization where English is a co-official language.
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In which countries is English the sole or dominant language for historical reasons without being explicitly defined by law?
In which countries is English the sole or dominant language for historical reasons without being explicitly defined by law?
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