The official name of the state of Tanzania is the United Republic of Tanzania. Tanzania is located on the continent of Africa bordering many other African countries including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and the Indian Ocean on its one side. Because of close proximity and tribal culture if Tanzania or the whole of Africa, there are many languages in Tanzania that are spoken by a different group of people. Including the pre-mentioned factors, there are other factors which have affected the spoken languages in Tanzania. 

Languages in Tanzania

According to the official sources, there are at least 126 languages in Tanzania. These include all kind of languages in Tanzania. For example, in the languages in Tanzania, a large number consists of indigenous languages. Others are non-indigenous languages in Tanzania. 

Official Languages of Tanzania

In the official languages in Tanzania, English, and Swahili, both are official languages in Tanzania. The difference is on the level it is spoken. The English language is spoken at the official level and at secondary school level whereas in daily interaction and at primary school, Swahili is used. 

Other Languages in Tanzania

There are other indigenous languages in Tanzania, which are spoken in different regions of Tanzania. In different regions of Tanzania, the included regions are Nilo-Saharan and Niger-Congo. There are a variant number of speakers of different languages in Tanzania in these regions. Many of the languages that are spoken are Bemba, Bina, Chaga, Safya, Sonjo, Turu, Yao, Datooga, Luo, Makonde, Haya, Paare, and Lgasa including many other languages which are spoken in Tanzania with different dialects.

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