This Map Gives Insight Into How Diverse The U.S. Really Is. You'll Be Amazed To See This
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After English and Spanish, these are the most commonly spoken languages in the U.S.
By and large, Spanish is the second most common language in the United States.
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But here's what happens when you take English and Spanish out of the equation:
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German is the most common language, appearing in 16 states.
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But there are a few surprises! Arabic is the third most common language in Michigan.
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Dearborn, Michigan
Alaska, Arizona, New Mexico, and South Dakota's most common languages are from Native American tribes.
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Polish is the third most common language in Illinois.
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Chicago has the highest population of Poles outside of Warsaw!
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