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What is the most spoken language in the world?
What is the most spoken language in the world?
Modern English.
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
59 sovereign states.
What are some of the areas where English has become the de facto language?
What are some of the areas where English has become the de facto language?
Diplomacy, science, international trade, tourism, aviation, entertainment, and the internet.
What is the estimated number of English speakers worldwide as of 2005?
What is the estimated number of English speakers worldwide as of 2005?
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