What language do the people of the Comoros Islands speak?

Jun 08 2023

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The Official Language: Comorian

Recognized as the official language of the Comoros Islands, Comorian, or Shikomori, is spoken by the majority of the population. It is a Bantu language, closely related to Swahili, and has four distinct dialects: Shingazidja, Shimwali, Shinzwani, and Shimaore. Each of these dialects corresponds to one of the main islands of the Comoros. The dialects display some variation, but they are mutually intelligible, allowing for easy communication between the islanders.

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