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Executive Order 14224, titled Designating English as the Official Language of the United States, is an executive order signed by Donald Trump on March 1, 2025. It designates English as the official language of the United States .
New Zealand has three official languages. English is the de facto official language, accepted as such in all situations. The Māori language and New Zealand Sign Language both have restricted de jure official status under the Māori Language Act 1987 and New Zealand Sign Language Act 2006. [39] [40]
As of 2024, there are 57 sovereign states and 28 non-sovereign entities where English is an official language. Many administrative divisions have declared English an official language at the local or regional level. Most states where English is an official language are former territories of the British Empire.
The Language Access Act of 2004 guarantees equal access and participation in public services, programs, and activities for residents of the District of Columbia who cannot (or have limited capacity to) speak, read, or write English.
English is either the official language or one of the official languages in 57 sovereign states (such as India, Ireland, and Canada). In the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, it is the sole or dominant language for historical reasons without being explicitly defined by law. [9]
Sakha (local official language; in localities with Even population) [79] Evenki: Sakha (local official language; in localities with Evenki population) [79] Faroese: Faroe Islands (with Danish) Finnish: Karelia (authorized language; with Karelian and Veps) [82] French: parts of Canada; New Brunswick (co-official with English)
Official language A language designated as having a unique legal status in the state: typically, the language used in a nation's legislative bodies, and often, official government business. Regional language A language designated as having official status limited to a specific area, administrative division, or territory of the state.
(From 1923 to 1969, the state of Illinois recognized its official language as "American", meaning American English.) [129] [130] Puerto Rico is the largest example of a United States territory in which another language – Spanish – is the common language at home, in public, and in government.