Swahili Language
Kiswahili
Linguistic Classification Swahili, or Kiswahili, is a Bantu language within the Niger-Congo language family, serving as a lingua franca across much of East Africa.
Number of Speakers Estimates vary widely, ranging from 50 million to over 150 million speakers globally, encompassing both native and second-language users.
Geographical Distribution Predominantly spoken in Tanzania, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Mozambique, Somalia, and the Comoros Islands.
Official Status