Languages of the Indian Ocean: A Test of Your Knowledge

Sinhala is the official language of Sri Lanka and is spoken by about 70% of the population.

Dhivehi is the official language of the Maldives and is spoken by almost the entire population.

Creole is the most widely spoken language in Mauritius and is used by about 80% of the population.

English and French are the official languages of the Seychelles.

Comorian is the official language of the Comoros and is spoken by about 95% of the population.

Malagasy is the official language of Madagascar and is spoken by about 90% of the population.

French is the official language of Reunion and is spoken by about 95% of the population.

English is the official language of the British Indian Ocean Territory.

Dhivehi is the official language of the Maldives and is spoken by almost the entire population.

English and French are the official languages of the Seychelles.

Comorian is the official language of the Comoros and is spoken by about 95% of the population.

Malagasy is the official language of Madagascar and is spoken by about 90% of the population.

French is the official language of Reunion and is spoken by about 95% of the population.

English is the official language of the British Indian Ocean Territory.

Dhivehi is the official language of the Maldives and is spoken by almost the entire population.