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countries where English is an official language > Population 1,103,600,000 300,007,997
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than United States Ranked 2nd.
English-speaking population > First language 178,598 215,423,557
Ranked 13th. Ranked 1st. 1205 times more than India
English speakers 100,000,000 280,000,000
Ranked 2nd. Ranked 1st. 180% more than India
English speakers (per $ GDP) 1.4 per $10,000 of GDP 0.2 per $10,000 of GDP
Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than United States Ranked 6th.
English status Official language. Bible 1535-1989. There are many regional dialects. Official language. Bible 1382-1989.
John Doe > Informal names for unknown or unspecified persons in various countries/regions Naamalum (Used in judicial purposes as well, for male, female and child alike) नामालुम (in Devnagri). Translates directly into "unknown." John Doe, Jane Doe, John Q. Public, Joe Blow, Joe Schmoe, Joe Sixpack, John Smith, Eddie Punchclock (for blue-collar workers), Joe Botts (particularly in New York City), J. S. Ragman (U. S. Navy)
Languages of the African Union > Illiteracy > Literacy rate 61 97
Ranked 144th. Ranked 55th. 59% more than India
Nobel Prize in Literature > Most awarded countries > % 0.98 11.76
Ranked 18th. Ranked 2nd. 11 times more than India
Nobel Prize in Literature > Most awarded countries > Laureates 1 12
Ranked 18th. Ranked 2nd. 11 times more than India

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