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Which countries, other than India, have Tamil as an official language?
Which countries, other than India, have Tamil as an official language?
Where is Tamil spoken by significant minorities in South India?
Where is Tamil spoken by significant minorities in South India?
Which territories, other than Tamil Nadu, have Tamil as an official language?
Which territories, other than Tamil Nadu, have Tamil as an official language?
How long has recorded Tamil literature been documented for?
How long has recorded Tamil literature been documented for?
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When is the earliest period of Tamil literature, Sangam literature, dated from?
When is the earliest period of Tamil literature, Sangam literature, dated from?
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Study Notes
Tamil Language
- Tamil is an official language in countries other than India, specifically in Sri Lanka and Singapore.
- In South India, significant minorities speak Tamil in Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
- Territories other than Tamil Nadu where Tamil is an official language include Puducherry and Sri Lanka.
Tamil Literature
- Recorded Tamil literature has been documented for over 2,000 years.
- The earliest period of Tamil literature, known as Sangam literature, is dated from 500 BCE to 300 CE.
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Test your knowledge of the Tamil language with this quiz! Explore vocabulary, grammar, and cultural aspects of this Dravidian language spoken in South Asia.
