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English as Official or de facto Language

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Countries where English is an official (or serves as a de facto) language

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A map shows countries where English is an official or de facto language. The countries are highlighted in red, and include United Kingdom, Canada, U S A, India, Australia, Nigeria, Sudan, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Papua New Guinea.

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English as Official or de facto Language

Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Members

Population Older than Age 65

Electricity from Nuclear Power

Proven Natural Gas Reserves

World Population

Major Territorial Acquisitions (U.S.)

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Percent

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Percent of electricity generation

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Rank

Percent of world reserves

Class

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Million people

Extent of U.S., 1803

Louisiana Purchase, 1803

West Florida, 1810–1813

British Cession, 1818

East Florida, 1819

Northern Maine, 1842

Texas Annexation, 1845

Oregon Country, 1846

Mexican Cession, 1848

Gadsden Purchase, 1853

Alaska, 1867

Hawaii, 1898

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