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Which other languages are commonly spoken in the Maldives?
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While the official language of the Maldives is Dhivehi (also known as Maldivian), several other languages are commonly spoken throughout the islands due to the country's history of trade and cultural exchange. These include:
- English12
- Arabic12
- Hindi12