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What languages are spoken in Jordan?

The official language of Jordan is Arabic, specifically Modern Standard Arabic (MSA).

However, there are also several other languages spoken in the country:

* Palestinian Arabic: This is the most commonly spoken dialect in Jordan and is considered the de facto lingua franca. It is a mixture of different Arabic dialects spoken in Palestine.

* Transjordanian Arabic: This dialect is spoken in the eastern regions of Jordan, bordering Iraq and Saudi Arabia.

* Bedouin Arabic: This dialect is spoken by nomadic tribes in the desert regions of Jordan.

* English: English is widely taught in schools and used in business and government. It is a widely understood second language.

* Other languages: Smaller communities speak languages such as Turkish, Armenian, Kurdish, and Circassian.

It's important to note that the majority of Jordanians are bilingual, speaking both Arabic and English.

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