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How many languages are there in Alaska?

It's difficult to give a precise number for how many languages are spoken in Alaska, but here's why:

* Native Languages: Alaska has a rich history of Indigenous languages, with over 20 distinct language families represented. However, the exact number of individual languages is debated, ranging from 20 to 30 depending on how you categorize them.

* Endangered Languages: Many of these Native languages are critically endangered, with few fluent speakers remaining.

* Other Languages: English is the dominant language, but there are also communities with significant numbers of speakers of other languages, such as Spanish, Filipino, and Russian.

Therefore, while there's no single, definitive answer, it's safe to say there are dozens of languages spoken in Alaska, including both Native and non-Native tongues.

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