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What are the official regions or territories where Tamil is considered an official language?
What are the official regions or territories where Tamil is considered an official language?
Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and the Indian Union territory of Puducherry
Which countries outside of South Asia have significant Tamil-speaking populations?
Which countries outside of South Asia have significant Tamil-speaking populations?
Malaysia, Myanmar, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, and Mauritius
How many scheduled languages are there in the Constitution of India, and which number is Tamil?
How many scheduled languages are there in the Constitution of India, and which number is Tamil?
There are 22 scheduled languages, and Tamil was the first to be classified as a classical language of India
How long has recorded Tamil literature been documented?
How long has recorded Tamil literature been documented?
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During which period is the earliest Tamil literature, known as Sangam literature, dated?
During which period is the earliest Tamil literature, known as Sangam literature, dated?
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