Where do Tamil people live in Singapore?
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Where do Tamil people live in Singapore?
Little India, Singapore It is an ethnic place of Indians located east of Singapore, Little India which mostly follows Tamil cultural heritage system.
Where do most Tamils live?
state of Tamil Nadu
Most Tamils in India live in the state of Tamil Nadu. Tamils are the majority in the union territory of Puducherry, a former French colony. Puducherry is a subnational enclave situated within Tamil Nadu. Tamils account for at least one-sixth of the population in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
What percentage of Singapore is Tamil?
3.1\% of all Singapore residents speak mainly Tamil at home and it is one of the country’s four official languages. Tamil is taught as a second language in most public schools.
Which is home to many Tamils?
Most Sri Lankan Tamils live in the Northern and Eastern provinces and in the capital Colombo, and most Indian Tamils live in the central highlands.
How many Tamilians live in Singapore?
Tamil population by nation
| Country | Tamil Population | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 198,449 | 2020 census |
| Canada | 140,720 | 2016 |
| United Kingdom | 101,000 | |
| France | 125,000 |
Which country has most Tamil people?
Tamil population by nation
| Country | Tamil Population | Year |
|---|---|---|
| India | 69,026,881 | 2011 census |
| Sri Lanka | 3,135,770 | 2012 census |
| Malaysia | 2,800,000 | 2012 |
| Myanmar | 1,000,000 | 2018 |
Do they speak Tamil in Singapore?
Tamil language in Singapore Tamil is the most spoken Indian language in Singapore and the only Indian language among Singapore’s four official languages, alongside Mandarin, Malay and English, and 3.1\% of Singapore residents speak Tamil at home.