United Republic of Tanzania

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Tanzania Cultural Heritage Management System
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Tanzanian Languages

Explore the linguistic diversity of Tanzania, home to over 100 languages from various language families.

Total Languages

1

Active Languages

1

Endangered

0

Language Families

4

Language Families
All Families Bantu 8 Nilotic 2 Khoisan 1 Cushitic 1
Status
All Statuses Active Endangered Critically Endangered
Did You Know?
  • Tanzania has over 100 living languages
  • Swahili is the national language
  • Many languages belong to the Bantu family
Maa
Kimasai
ISO: mas Active

Family: Nilotic
Speakers: 800,000 (2022)
Tribe: Maasai

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