World Hindi Day 2025: 9 countries apart from India where the language is popular

Nepal Hindi is widely understood and spoken in Nepal, especially in the Terai region, which is in the southern region of the country bordering India.

Mauritius A significant portion of the population in Mauritius is of Indian origin, making Hindi one of the most spoken languages in the country. 

Fiji Hindi is one of the official languages of Fiji, spoken by a large part of the Indian-origin population.

Suriname Due to historical migration from India, Hindi is spoken by a sizable community in Suriname.

Guyana Similar to Suriname, Hindi is spoken by a significant portion of the Indian-origin population in Guyana.

Trinidad and Tobago The dual island in the Caribbean has a significant Hindi-speaking community.  This reflects the heritage of Indian immigrants brought during colonial times.

United States With a large Indian diaspora, Hindi is spoken by a considerable number of people in the United States.

United Kingdom The UK has a significant Indian diaspora, and Hindi is spoken by many individuals of Indian origin.

United Arab Emirates Due to the large Indian expatriate population, Hindi is spoken by many individuals in the UAE.

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