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Which language is the official language of the Maldives?
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The official language of the Maldives is Dhivehi, also known as Maldivian.12
Dhivehi is an Indo-European language. While it serves as the national and official language, other languages such as Arabic, Hindi, and English are also commonly spoken throughout the country.12