Sinhalese and Pashto Speaking countries
Countries
Sri Lanka
  
Afganistan
  
National Language
Sri Lanka
  
Afganistan, Pakistan, Pashtun diaspora
  
Second Language
Sri Lanka
  
Not spoken in any of the countries
  
Speaking Continents
Asia
  
Asia
  
Minority Language
Not spoken in any of the countries
  
Pakistan
  
Regulated By
Hela Havula (හෙළ හවුල)
  
Academy of Sciences of Afghanistan, Pashto Academy (Pakistan)
  
Interesting Facts
- In Sinhalese language, there are many loanwords from Dravidian languages mainly Tamil, Portuguese, Dutch and English.
- Sinhalese language has it own script/ writing system.
  
- Pashto language is originated in the regions of Paktika and Paktia areas of Afghanistan.
- The first Pashto poem was written in the 7th century.
  
Similar To
Maldivian Language
  
Persian and Balochi Languages
  
Derived From
Sanskrit Language
  
Not Available
  
Sinhalese and Pashto as Minority Language
In Sinhalese and Pashto speaking countries you will get the countries which have Sinhalese and Pashto as minority language. The language which is spoken by minority of population in the country is called as minority language.
- Sinhalese as minority language: Not spoken in any of the countries.
- Pashto as minority language: Pakistan.
If you want to compare Sinhalese and Pashto dialects, then you can go to Sinhalese vs Pashto Dialects. Some of the official languages are also considered as minority languages.
Sinhalese and Pashto Regulators
Sinhalese and Pashto speaking countries provide you Sinhalese and Pashto regulators which are the official organizations that regulate them. Hela Havula (හෙළ හවුල) regulates Sinhalese language.Pashto is regulated by Academy of Sciences of Afghanistan, Pashto Academy (Pakistan). Also get to learn, Sinhalese and Pashto Language History.
Sinhalese and Pashto Continents
Thinking about Sinhalese and Pashto continents in which Sinhalese and Pashto speaking countries are present. Check out more information on Sinhalese and Pashto. Most of the Sinhalese speaking countries lie in Asia. While Pashto speaking countries lie in Asia. Continentwise, most of the languages belong to Asian Languages and African Languages. It's always fun to know about interesting facts of any language, so lets discuss about unknown facts of Sinhalese and Pashto languages:
Sinhalese Interesting Facts:
- In Sinhalese language, there are many loanwords from Dravidian languages mainly Tamil, Portuguese, Dutch and English.
- Sinhalese language has it own script/ writing system.
Pashto Interesting Facts:
- Pashto language is originated in the regions of Paktika and Paktia areas of Afghanistan.
- The first Pashto poem was written in the 7th century.
The Sinhalese language was derived from Sanskrit Language and is similar to Maldivian Language whereas Sinhalese language is similar to Persian and Balochi Languages and derived from Not Available.