ENGLISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES

How many countries have English as their official language?

• 67

• 33
• 45
• 72

Answer explanation

English is the official language of 67 countries and 27 non-sovereign entities. It is also the official language of several global organizations, including the United Nations, NATO, and the European Union.

How many people speak English in the world?

• 1.5 billion
• 1 billion
• 2.5 billion
• 500 million

Answer explanation

About 1.5 billion people speak English in the world, either as a first or second language

Which countries in Europe are primary English-speaking nations?

• France
• Germany
• Spain
• United Kingdom, Ireland

Answer explanation

There are many English Speaking Countries in Europe. English is the native language of the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Why is English important in Nigeria?

What percentage of people in South Africa speak English?

• 5%
• 15%
• 25%
• 31%

What is the percentage of English speakers in Wales?

• 99%

• 60%
• 90%
• 75%

How many people in Scotland speak English?

• Only 2 million people in Scotland speak English.
• Nearly 7 million people in Scotland speak English.
• Approximately 5.4 million people in Scotland speak English.
• About 3 million people in Scotland speak English.

How many people in the United States speak English?

• 150 million
• 300 million
• 200 million
• 319 million

What is the population of the Marshall Islands, and how many speak English?

• The population is approximately 59,000, and about 98% speak English.

• The population is approximately 30,000, and only 20% speak English.
• The population is around 100,000, and 50% speak English.
• The population is about 75,000, and 70% speak English.

Why do you think is English important worldwide?