Afar

Afar (also known as ‘Afaraf) is a Lowland East Cushitic language spoken by the Afar people in Djibouti, Eritrea and Ethiopia. It is the principal language of the Afar Region in Ethiopia. Afar is also spoken by small groups of people in Kenya and Somalia. It is estimated that there are 1.5 million Afar speakers in the world. Afar is a member of the East Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. It is closely related to the Somali and Oromo languages. Afar is written using the Latin alphabet. Afar is a mainly oral language. However, there is a growing body of literature in Afar, including novels, short stories, poetry and plays. The Afar people have a rich culture and tradition. They are known for their traditional music and dance, as well as their skill in pottery and leatherwork. The Afar language is one of the many languages spoken in the Afar Region of Ethiopia. The Afar Region is home to a number of different ethnic groups, each with their own language. Afar is the primary language of the Afar people, who make up the majority of the population in the region. However, many Afar speakers also know other languages, such as Somali, Oromo and Amharic. The Afar language is a member of the East Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. Afar is closely related to the Somali and Oromo languages. Afar is written using the Latin alphabet. Afar is mainly an oral language. However, there is a growing body of literature in Afar, including novels, short stories, poetry and plays. The Afar people have a rich culture and tradition. They are known for their traditional music and dance, as well as their skill in pottery and leatherwork.