In what countries is Arabic spoken?

Arabic is spoken in a vast region across the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia. Here's a breakdown by region:

Middle East:

* Arabian Peninsula: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait

* Levant: Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Israel (official language alongside Hebrew)

* Mesopotamia: Iraq

North Africa:

* Maghreb: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya

* Egypt (spoken by a large majority, but not the official language)

* Sudan (spoken by a majority, but not the official language)

Other:

* Chad: spoken by a significant minority

* Eritrea: spoken by a minority

* Somalia: spoken by a significant minority

* Djibouti: official language alongside French

* Comoros: official language alongside French and Swahili

* Cyprus: spoken by a minority

* Malta: spoken by a small minority

Important Note: While Arabic is spoken in all these countries, it's essential to recognize that there are many dialects and variations within the Arabic language. This means that someone from Morocco may not understand someone from Saudi Arabia without some effort.