Tamil language - Wikipedia
WEBTamil[b] (தமிழ், Tamiḻ, pronounced [t̪amiɻ] ⓘ) is a Dravidian language natively spoken by the Tamil people of South Asia. It is one of the two longest-surviving classical languages in India, along with Sanskrit, [10][11] attested since c. 300 BCE. [12][13][14][15][16]
List of countries and territories where Tamil is an official language
WEBThe following is a list of sovereign states and territories where Tamil is an official language or language of government. Tamil is the 17th most spoken language in the world. Tamil language speakers make up approximately 1.06% of the world population.
Tamil language | Origin, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 1, 2024 · It is the official language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry. It is also an official language in Sri Lanka and Singapore and has additional speakers in Malaysia, Mauritius, Fiji, and South Africa.
Official Use of Tamil by Country 2024 - World Population Review
WEBTamil, ranking as the sixth most spoken language in India, boasts an impressive 66,742,402 speakers and holds the unique distinction of being the only language personified as a god by its speakers.
Tamil | People, Religion, & Language | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Tamil, people originally of southern India who speak Tamil, one of the principal languages of the Dravidian family. Numbering about 64 million in the early 21st century (including about 3 million speakers in northern and eastern Sri Lanka), Tamil speakers make up the majority of the population of …
Tamil | Penn Language Center - University of Pennsylvania
WEBTamil, a language with a long and ancient literary tradition, has been spoken in southern India for several millennia. Ninety-two percent of its speakers live in India's southern Tamil Nadu State, where it is spoken by 48 million first language speakers.
States of India by Tamil speakers - Wikipedia
WEBThis is a list of states and territories of India by number of people for whom Tamil is their mother tongue (first language).
Where Is Tamil Spoken? - WorldAtlas
WEBJan 17, 2019 · Tamil is spoken in various Indian states but has official status in the following places in India: Tamil Nadu . The official languages of Tamil Nadu are Tamil and English. Tamil was the first dialect to be recognized as a classical language in …
Tamil - Worldwide distribution - Worlddata.info
WEBTamil (native name: தமிழ்) has its roots in the Dravidian language family. With over 80 million native speakers, Tamil is the most widely spoken language in India. In total, around 89.6 million people worldwide speak Tamil as their mother tongue.
List of countries and territories where Tamil is an official language ...
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Tamil language speakers make up approximately 1.06% of the world population. The Tamil language is native to Tamil Nadu (India), Puducherry (India) and Sri Lanka, where most of the native Tamil speaking population is highly concentrated.
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