What is the importance of the Tamil language?

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Tamil is one of the oldest classical languages in the world with more than 2000 years of history. It is an official language in India, Sri Lanka, and Singapore and is spoken by around 80 million people worldwide.
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The Tamil language holds immense importance due to its rich cultural heritage, literary tradition, and its role in fostering Tamil identity and pride. It serves as a medium for preserving and promoting Tamil literature, history, and cultural expressions, contributing to the diversity of languages and...
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The Tamil language holds immense importance due to its rich cultural heritage, literary tradition, and its role in fostering Tamil identity and pride. It serves as a medium for preserving and promoting Tamil literature, history, and cultural expressions, contributing to the diversity of languages and cultures in India and beyond. read less
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Tamils account for more than 20% of the population in India, making them one of the largest linguistic groups in the country. Tamil is the official language of Sri Lanka, and it is spoken by nearly 75% of the population.
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He comes - avan varukiraan She comes - aval varugiraal I come - naan varugiren You come - nee vaa We come - naangal varukiroam They come - avargal varukiraargal
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