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What is the namesake of the English language?
What is the namesake of the English language?
The Angles
How many sovereign states have English as an official language?
How many sovereign states have English as an official language?
59
What is the most widely learned second language in the world?
What is the most widely learned second language in the world?
English
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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What is the English language's position in terms of native speakers?
What is the English language's position in terms of native speakers?
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What is the origin of the English language?
What is the origin of the English language?
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What is the current status of English in terms of global usage?
What is the current status of English in terms of global usage?
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How many sovereign states have English as an official language?
How many sovereign states have English as an official language?
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Where is English considered a co-official language?
Where is English considered a co-official language?
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What are the two languages with more native speakers than English?
What are the two languages with more native speakers than English?
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