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Where is English the official language?

English is an official language in a surprisingly large number of countries! Here's a breakdown:

Countries where English is the *sole* official language:

* Antigua and Barbuda

* Australia

* Bahamas

* Barbados

* Belize

* Botswana

* Canada (alongside French)

* Dominica

* The Gambia

* Ghana

* Grenada

* Guyana

* Ireland

* Jamaica

* Kenya

* Kiribati

* Liberia

* Malawi

* Malta

* Namibia

* Nauru

* New Zealand

* Nigeria

* Saint Kitts and Nevis

* Saint Lucia

* Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

* Sierra Leone

* Singapore

* Solomon Islands

* South Africa

* Tanzania

* Trinidad and Tobago

* The United Kingdom

* The United States

* Zambia

* Zimbabwe

Countries where English is one of *multiple* official languages:

* Bangladesh (alongside Bengali)

* Cameroon (alongside French)

* Cyprus (alongside Greek)

* India (alongside Hindi)

* Israel (alongside Hebrew)

* Malaysia (alongside Malay)

* Pakistan (alongside Urdu)

* Papua New Guinea (alongside Tok Pisin)

* Philippines (alongside Filipino)

* Sri Lanka (alongside Sinhala and Tamil)

It's important to note that this list is not exhaustive, and the official language status of English can sometimes be complex and vary within a country. For example, certain regions within a country may recognize English as an official language while others do not.

If you have a specific country in mind, it's always best to confirm its language policy through official sources.

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