Tamil is the oldest living language on the earth and the Tamils make 1% of the total human population. The total population of Tamils ranges from 80,000,000 to 100,000,000. The Tamil people had a strong presents in South and South East Asia from the historical time and had shaped the culture of Asia. Today the Tamil population has shrunk from its native range and increased its presents in new countries.
Countries
- Singapore
- Sri Lanka
Dependent Territories
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- Andaman and Nicobar islands
- PuduCherry
- Tamil Nadu
Aspiring Countries / Countries Without Recognition
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- Tamil Eelam
Tamil Nadu, India
Most of the Tamils lives in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.