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Which languages besides local ethnic languages are widely understood in Eritrea?
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In addition to the various indigenous ethnic languages spoken in Eritrea, Arabic and English are widely understood throughout the country. These two languages are also taught to students in higher grade levels as part of the national education system. Additionally, Italian is occasionally used, a legacy of the period of Italian colonial rule.123