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What is the ranking of Modern English in terms of spoken languages?
It is the most spoken language in the world and the third-most spoken native language, after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish
What is the namesake of the English language?
The Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the island of Great Britain
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
In how many international and regional organisations is English 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 is the status of English in the United States and the United Kingdom?
In some other countries, it is the sole or dominant language for historical reasons without being explicitly defined by law (such as in the United States or United Kingdom)
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