Malagasy, second most spoken language in the southwest of the Indian Ocean

The Malagasy language has almost 30 millions of speakers worldwide. It is the second most spoken language in the southwest of the Indian Ocean after French. Resulting from Austronesian migrations, She has a rich story. Today, Its influence extends far beyond Madagascar, touching many neighboring islands.

A language witness to a common ancestral past

The Malagasy language is the national language of Madagascar. She has her origins from Austronesian migrations that occurred between the 4th and the 7th century. It belongs to the same family as Indonesian or Tagalog and Enriched with influences Arab, bantoues, Sanskrit and French. This wealth reflects the many exchanges cultural and commercial from Madagascar with the world.

Almost all of Madagascar's inhabitants speak Malagasy language. It is much more than a simple communication tool : It is the vector of an identity, of a collective memory and a living cultural heritage. It is also this wealth that allows him today to set up beyond the Malagasy borders.

A language always alive in the nearby islands

In Mayotte, about 16 % of the population speaks the Sakalava dialect, known locally as Kibushi. This establishment testifies to the Malagasy presence dès le XVIe siècle. In Reunion, Although the Malagasy community is a minority, The language remains very alive in associative environments, Music and family traditions : near 1,4 % Reunionese speak Malagasy.

Malagasy's influence also affects Comoros, Core, Mohéli, and Anjouan as well as Maurice and the Seychelles. In these territories, Although the active practice of the language is more marginal, lexical loans remain in local speers, recalling the ancient exchanges between these islands and Madagascar.

Thus, Malagasy is not just a national language : he is a regional heritage, carrier of a shared identity. Despite the domination of French in the administrative spheres, This Austronesian language continues to adapt, to convey and weave deep cultural ties between the peoples of the Indian Ocean.

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