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Swahili

Kiswahili, كِيْسَوَاحِيْلِيْ

Swahili Learning Resources

Swahili is a Bantu language and the native language of the Swahili people native primarily to Tanzania.
Swahili is spoken by approximately 18 million speakers and is an official language in Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya, and Uganda.

Map showing Swahili language distribution across Africa.
Map showing Swahili language distribution across Africa.



Aerial view of the city of Nairoby, capital of Kenya (Photo by Joecalih)
Aerial view of the city of Nairoby, capital of Kenya (Photo by Joecalih)



Books in display in Dar es Salaam, capital of Tanzania (Photo by K15 Photos)
Books in display in Dar es Salaam, capital of Tanzania (Photo by K15 Photos)



Essential Swahili Vocabulary and Phrasebook































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