<Tr> <Td> 6 . </Td> <Td> Turkey </Td> <Td> 79,814,871 </Td> <Td> Minority language </Td> <Td> Asia </Td> </Tr> <P> Cypriot Arabic (alongside Armenian) is one of the two recognized minority languages of Cyprus, since 2008 . It is spoken by the Maronite community, which is a minority in Cyprus especially in the cities Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca . </P> <P> Cypriot Arabic (also known as Cypriot Maronite Arabic) is taught at the Elementary School of St. Maron, which is located in Anthoupolis southern of Nicosia, Cyprus . </P> <P> Arabic is a recognized minority language of Iran . In addition, the constitution recognizes the Arabic language as the language of Islam, giving it a formal status as the language of religion, and regulates its spreading within the Iranian national curriculum . After the Islamic Revolution in 1979, Arabic (as the language of Quran) became mandatory for pupils in Iran . Arabic courses are mandatory starting from 6th year of schooling (1st year of Middle School) until the 12th year (last of year of High School). </P>

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