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| LUXEMBOURG LANGUAGE STATS: |
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English-speaking population > As an additional language
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220,000
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[46th of 59]
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English-speaking population > Total
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220,000 |
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[49th of 0]
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French speakers
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13,100 |
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[17th of 31]
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French speakers (per capita)
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0.28 per 10 people |
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[13th of 30]
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French status
Used mainly by intellectuals, professionals, authorities. Taught in school as a third language. Used for streets, shops, travel tickets, hotel registries, menus. National language. Bible 1530-1986. |
Languages
Luxembourgish (national language), German (administrative language), French (administrative language) |
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Languages of the African Union > Illiteracy > Literacy rate
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99.9
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[2nd of 174]
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Skills of EU citizens > Other than mother tongue > English
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60 %
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[7th of 29]
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Skills of EU citizens > Other than mother tongue > French
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90 %
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[1st of 29]
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Skills of EU citizens > Other than mother tongue > German
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88 %
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[1st of 29]
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SOURCES: Wikipedia: List of countries by English-speaking population
; Wikipedia: List of countries by English-speaking population; Ethnologue; CIA World Factbook, 14 June, 2007
; Wikipedia: Languages of the African Union
; Wikipedia: Languages of the European Union
ALTERNATIVE NAMES:
Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Grand Duche de Luxembourg
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