In the 2011 census, which language was spoken by the second largest group of residents of the areas under the control of the Republic, after Greek?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. English
- Step 1: Greek comes first. Step 2. The 2011 census counted about 4.1 percent English speakers, ahead of Romanian (2.9), Russian (2.5) and Bulgarian (2.2). Answer: English. Why not the others: Romanian and Russian ranked third and fourth; Arabic was spoken by a smaller group.
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