Tanzania has two official languages, Swahili (kiSwahili) and English. Swahili, the national language, is a composite of several Bantu dialects and Arabic that originated along the East African coast and on the island of Zanzibar. Swahili is the lingua franca of the country, and virtually all Tanzanians speak it.

Does Tanzania speak Arabic?

Swahili and English, the latter of which was inherited from colonial rule (see Tanganyika Territory), are widely spoken as lingua francas .Languages of TanzaniaOfficialSwahili and English (de facto)RegionalArabic (in Zanzibar), Chaga, Makonde, Sukama,DatoogaSignedTanzanian sign languages1 more row

What language do the people in Tanzania speak?

Swahili English Tanzania/Official languages Vinually all Tanzanians speak Swahili today and Swahili has become an identity marker for Tanzanians. The use of Swahili has expanded so much that it is now replacing vernacular languages as the language of everyday interaction and is also replacing English as the languaJe of education and government.

What is the mother tongue of Tanzania?

Most of Tanzanias population is fluent in their mother tongue and one other language, mainly Kiswahili. The general population has considerable knowledge of English, but their fluency in Swahili is more noticeable.

Do they speak English in Dar es Salaam?

Languages. Tanzanian law no longer constitutes English as the official language. However, it can still be considered as an official language because it is still the language of higher courts. Tanzanians therefore see themselves as having two official languages: English and Swahili.

What is the main religion in Tanzania?

A 2010 Pew Forum survey estimates approximately 61 percent of the population is Christian, 35 percent Muslim, and 4 percent other religious groups. According to the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs, Christians are approximately evenly divided between Roman Catholics and Protestant denominations.