Sinhala Language
Linguistic Classification Sinhala, also known as Sinhalese, is an Indo-Aryan language primarily spoken by the Sinhalese people of Sri Lanka.
Number of Speakers Approximately 16 million native speakers and 2 million second-language speakers.
Official Status One of the two official languages of Sri Lanka, alongside Tamil.
Writing System Utilizes the Sinhala script, a syllabic alphabet where each consonant carries an inherent vowel.