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What is the percentage of people who speak English in Malta?

While English is an official language in Malta, it's not the most widely spoken. It's difficult to pinpoint an exact percentage as there aren't recent, comprehensive surveys on language usage.

However, here's what we know:

* Maltese is the primary language: The majority of Maltese citizens speak Maltese, a Semitic language with influences from Arabic, Italian, and Sicilian.

* English is a strong second language: It's taught in schools and used in government, business, and media.

* Italian is also widely understood: Due to historical ties, many Maltese people also understand Italian.

Therefore, it's safe to say that a significant percentage of the population in Malta speaks English fluently, but it's not the majority. It's likely that most people in Malta are bilingual or even trilingual, using Maltese, English, and Italian.

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