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English status National language. Bible 1535-1989. 1989
Languages Nauruan (official; a distinct Pacific Island language), English widely understood, spoken, and used for most government and commercial purposes 2008
Linguistic diversity index 0.596 2009 65th out of 200
Major language(s) Nauruan, English 2013

SOURCES: Ethnologue; CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 28 March 2011; Wikipedia: Linguistic diversity index (Rankings by country) (UNESCO World Report – Investing in Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue); British Broadcasting Corporation 2014

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  • English is the official language in over 20 countries. However, it's spoken in 85.

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