Where did Somali language originate?

Somali is a Cushitic language that originated in the coastal regions of the Horn of Africa, especially in Somalia, Djibouti, and some parts of Ethiopia and Kenya. The exact origins of the Somali language are still unclear, but it is believed to have evolved over time from the proto-Cushitic language of the ancient people who inhabited the Horn of Africa region. The Somali language has also been influenced by Arabic, Persian, Portuguese, English, and Italian due to historical interactions with these languages and cultures. Today, Somali is a widely spoken language, with over 20 million speakers worldwide.

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