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Swahili facts
The most significant language of the African Continent is Swahili. It is included in the Bantu language group. According to different research groups, Swahili is spoken by 50-60 million people in Africa. It is the most popular language in Africa. It is spoken in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Swahili is the official language here. Besides these countries, Somalia, Comoros, Burundi, Rwanda, Zambia, and Malawi also understand Swahili well.
The Swahili system of writing is based on Arabic and Latin alphabetical order. It is the language of the masses. It is spoken on radio, television, army, in homes and around every corner of Africa. Around 2.5 million people speak Swahili in local ascent.
| Dialect | Region |
| Kibajuni | Bajuni Islands, the border between Somali and Kenya |
| Chimwiini | South of Somalia, especially Barawa town |
| Kimwani | Kerimba Islands and the northern coast of Mozambique |
| Mombasa-Lamu | Lamu Island, Pate Island, Mombasa area, Pangani, Rufiji, Vanga, Mafia Island, Zanzibar City, Madagascar, southern coast of Keny |
| Pemba | Pemba Island, Kilwa district |
| Sidi | Gujarat (extinct dialect) |
The Swahili is spoken in Kenya. The capital is Nairobi. The population is 47,278, 188. The currency is the Kenyan Shilling. The GDP is 55.24 $ b. The unemployment is 40%. The government is a Presidential republic. The industries are agriculture, food, oil refinery, textiles, fibre, chemicals, wood, paper, and energy.
The Swahili is spoken in Uganda. The capital is Kampala. The population is 39, 570,125. The currency is the Ugandan Shilling. The GDP is 2,100 $. The unemployment is 9.4%. The industries are agriculture, mining, forest, tourism, electricity, and chemicals. Uganda is divided into 111 districts.
The origin started in the 6th Century when Swahili was considered as the language of slaves. Zanzibar was ruled by the Arabs, and they spread this language as they wanted to expand their trade with the locals. As the number of trading routes increased the traders were introduced to this language often. They wanted to trade with locals and the local's language was Swahili.
By the end of the 18th Century, there were written examples of Swahili language. The 19th Century involved changes in the Swahili language. As the Arab rule ended and European rule started. The language was influenced by Latin and opposed Arabic.
After World War || Swahili became the official language of the entire population of British South Africa. Swahili was introduced in the elementary education system. During the fight for independence, Swahili anticolonial propaganda was launched. After obtaining independence all free states have used Swahili as a medium of education. The primary language of education is Swahili.
Scientific interest has been increased in this language. In many countries like China, the USA, and Japan Swahili is under research object. At Yale University there are special programs to study the Swahili language. It has a great linguistic culture.
One of the Tanzanian universities has opened a department, where all the technicalities are being discussed. The department discusses all the cultural and linguistic options for the language.
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