In many countries English is the dominant language, but does not have official status. In Australia, English is spoken by the vast majority of the population and is the only language used in government institutions, yet Australia does not have an official language. The case is the same in the United Kingdom and the United States, though many states and regions within the U.S. do have English as an official language. English is the official language of Canada along with French and other regional languages. English is the sole official language of the Commonwealth and the Commonwealth Games. English is one of the official languages of the United Nations, European Union and the International Olympic Committee.
Many of these countries are current or former colonies or dependencies of the United Kingdom (see also British Empire), or of the United States. The notable exceptions are Madagascar and Rwanda which are former French and Belgian colonies.
English is the official language of Pakistan and used in official business, government, and legal contracts. English is compulsory language from class1 in schools. All school courses are taught in English.Pakistan is the 10th largest English speaking country in the world.
India's linguistic picture is complex. According to the Constitution of India, "Hindi in the Devanagari script" is the official language of the union and English the 'subsidiary official language'; however, English is mandated for the authoritative texts of all federal laws and Supreme Court decisions, and (along with Hindi) is one of the two languages of the Indian Parliament. English is used almost exclusively for all higher education, business and science. English is extensively used for administrative purposes in India. As such, many consider English to be the de facto official language of India.
Many of these countries are current or former colonies or dependencies of the United Kingdom (see also British Empire), or of the United States. The notable exceptions are Madagascar and Rwanda which are former French and Belgian colonies.
English is the official language of Pakistan and used in official business, government, and legal contracts. English is compulsory language from class1 in schools. All school courses are taught in English.Pakistan is the 10th largest English speaking country in the world.
India's linguistic picture is complex. According to the Constitution of India, "Hindi in the Devanagari script" is the official language of the union and English the 'subsidiary official language'; however, English is mandated for the authoritative texts of all federal laws and Supreme Court decisions, and (along with Hindi) is one of the two languages of the Indian Parliament. English is used almost exclusively for all higher education, business and science. English is extensively used for administrative purposes in India. As such, many consider English to be the de facto official language of India.
