Languages of the Indian Ocean Region

The Indo-European language family, including Indo-Aryan and Iranian branches, is widely spoken in the Indian Ocean region, encompassing countries like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Iran.

Dhivehi, also known as Maldivian, is the official language of the Maldives, spoken by the majority of the population and used in government, education, and media.

Mauritian Creole, a French-based Creole language, is the most widely spoken language in Mauritius, serving as a lingua franca among the diverse ethnic groups.

Comorian, also known as Shikomori, is the official language of the Comoros Islands, spoken by the majority of the population and used in government, education, and media.

Somali, a Cushitic language, is closely related to Swahili and is spoken along the East African coast, including Somalia, Djibouti, and parts of Kenya.

Sinhala, an Indo-Aryan language, is the official language of Sri Lanka, spoken by the majority of the population and used in government, education, and media.

Seychellois Creole, a French-based Creole language, is the most widely spoken language in Seychelles, serving as a lingua franca among the diverse ethnic groups.

Dhivehi, also known as Maldivian, is the official language of the Maldives, spoken by the majority of the population and used in government, education, and media.

Mauritian Creole, a French-based Creole language, is the most widely spoken language in Mauritius, serving as a lingua franca among the diverse ethnic groups.

Comorian, also known as Shikomori, is the official language of the Comoros Islands, spoken by the majority of the population and used in government, education, and media.

Somali, a Cushitic language, is closely related to Swahili and is spoken along the East African coast, including Somalia, Djibouti, and parts of Kenya.

Sinhala, an Indo-Aryan language, is the official language of Sri Lanka, spoken by the majority of the population and used in government, education, and media.

Seychellois Creole, a French-based Creole language, is the most widely spoken language in Seychelles, serving as a lingua franca among the diverse ethnic groups.

Dhivehi, also known as Maldivian, is the official language of the Maldives, spoken by the majority of the population and used in government, education, and media.

Mauritian Creole, a French-based Creole language, is the most widely spoken language in Mauritius, serving as a lingua franca among the diverse ethnic groups.