However, Tamil is spoken by a significant number of people in other countries like:
* Sri Lanka: Tamil is one of the official languages of Sri Lanka.
* Malaysia: A sizeable Tamil-speaking population exists in Malaysia.
* Singapore: Tamil is one of the four official languages of Singapore.
* Mauritius: Tamil is an official language of Mauritius and is spoken by a large percentage of the population.
* South Africa: A community of Tamil speakers can be found in South Africa.
* Other countries: Smaller Tamil communities exist in several other countries around the world, including Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia.
While Tamil is not an official language in these countries, it is spoken by a significant population, and there are communities and organizations that promote and preserve the language.