The language that served as the lingua franca for people in the East African coastal region, particularly in areas like Kilwa, is Swahili. Swahili developed as a trade language and was influenced by Arabic due to the interactions between Arab traders and the local Bantu-speaking populations.
What language served as the lingua franca for people in this region?
Arabic
Kilwa
Latin
Swahili
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