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Which nations speak Semitic languages?

Here are the nations where Semitic languages are spoken, categorized by the specific language family:

Arabic

* Arab League: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.

* Other countries: Chad, Eritrea, Israel (some communities), Mali.

Hebrew

* Israel: Hebrew is the official language of Israel and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Aramaic

* Syria: There are a few small communities in Syria where Aramaic dialects are spoken.

* Iraq: A few thousand people speak Aramaic dialects in Iraq.

* Iran: There is a small community in Iran that speaks Aramaic.

* Turkey: Some communities in southeastern Turkey continue to speak Aramaic dialects.

* Lebanon: A small number of people in Lebanon speak Aramaic dialects.

Amharic

* Ethiopia: Amharic is the official language of Ethiopia and is spoken by a large portion of the population.

Tigrinya

* Eritrea: Tigrinya is one of the official languages of Eritrea.

* Ethiopia: Tigrinya is spoken by a significant population in northern Ethiopia.

Other Semitic Languages

* Maltese: A unique Semitic language spoken on the island nation of Malta.

* Ancient languages: A number of ancient Semitic languages, such as Akkadian, Ugaritic, and Phoenician, are no longer spoken but are important for historical and linguistic study.

It is important to note that:

* Language distribution: Language distribution can be complex and varies depending on factors such as regional dialect, official language policies, and the presence of multilingual communities.

* Minorities: Semitic languages are sometimes spoken by minority groups within countries where other languages are dominant.

This list gives a general overview of the nations where Semitic languages are spoken. If you're interested in more specific information about individual languages or dialects, further research is recommended.

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