Multiple choice general knowledge culture

How many langauages and dialects are spoken by people around the world?

  1. 6,000

  2. 9,000

  3. 1,000

  4. 4,000

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Linguists estimate approximately 7,000 distinct languages exist globally. When accounting for regional dialects, the total approaches 9,000 different communication systems.