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How long has the Tamil language been in existence and what is its significance?
The Tamil language has over 2000 years of existence and is one of the world's longest-surviving classical languages. It has a rich literary heritage, including the Sangam poems composed between 300 BCE and 300 CE.
What percentage of the population do Tamils constitute in India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Singapore?
Tamils constitute 5.9% of the population in India, 15% in Sri Lanka (excluding Eelam Moors), 7% in Malaysia, and 5% in Singapore.
What is the origin of the Tamil people and where are they predominantly located?
The Tamil people trace their ancestry mainly to India's southern state of Tamil Nadu, the union territory of Puducherry, and to Sri Lanka. They are predominantly located in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in India, and in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Singapore.
What led to the development of four large Tamil empires from the 4th century BCE?
Urbanisation and mercantile activity along the western and eastern coasts of Tamilakam, which is today Kerala and Tamil Nadu, led to the development of four large Tamil empires from the 4th century BCE.
What are the alternative names for the Tamil people?
The Tamil people are also known as Tamilar, Tamilians, or simply Tamils.
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