The following is a list of sovereign states and territories where English is an official language. Several of these countries, such as India, Ireland, New Zealand, Canada and the Philippines, use English as an official language but not the sole official language (although usually not the main official language).
This list does not include countries where 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. This is the same in the U.S. although some states and regions within the U.S. have English as an official language.
This list does not include countries where 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. This is the same in the U.S. although some states and regions within the U.S. have English as an official language.
