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English speakers
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280,000,000 |
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[1st of 52]
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English status
There are many regional dialects. Official language. Bible 1382-1989. |
John Doe > Informal names for unknown or unspecified persons in various countries/regions
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
English 82.1%, Spanish 10.7%, other Indo-European 3.8%, Asian and Pacific island 2.7%, other 0.7% (2000 census) |
Languages > Note
Hawaiian is an official language in the state of Hawaii |
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Languages of the African Union > Illiteracy > Literacy rate
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97
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[55th of 174]
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Linguistic capabilities of modern world leaders > English
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yes |
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Linguistic capabilities of modern world leaders > French
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no |
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Linguistic capabilities of modern world leaders > German
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no |
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Linguistic capabilities of modern world leaders > Italian
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no |
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Linguistic capabilities of modern world leaders > Japanese
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no |
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Linguistic capabilities of modern world leaders > Portuguese
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no |
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Linguistic capabilities of modern world leaders > Russian
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no |
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Linguistic capabilities of modern world leaders > Spanish
no(George Bush speaks a few words of Spanish, but not enough to be classed as "Some." ) |
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Linguistic capabilities of modern world leaders > Swedish
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no |
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Nobel Prize in Literature > Most awarded countries > %
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11.76
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[2nd of 37]
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Nobel Prize in Literature > Most awarded countries > Laureates
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12
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[2nd of 37]
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Spanish speakers
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22,400,000 |
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[5th of 26]
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Spanish status
Population has increased 61% or more since 1970. Official language. Bible 1553-1979. |
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World Esperanto Association > Years of presidency
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9
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[5th of 10]
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