Which language is most common across Europe as a first or widely used language?
AnswerRussian
Russian's huge population base gives it the edge over English, German and French continent-wide.
Source: Wikipedia, Europe (2024) en.wikipedia.org
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About what share of Europe's landmass does Russia occupy?
Answerabout 39%
Russia's huge territory makes it by far the largest country touching the European continent.
Source: Wikipedia, Europe (2024) en.wikipedia.org
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