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This article is a resource of the native names of most of the major languages in the world. These are
endonymic An endonym (from Greek: , 'inner' + , 'name'; also known as autonym) is a common, ''native'' name for a geographical place, group of people, individual person, language or dialect, meaning that it is used inside that particular place, group, o ...
glossonyms.


Languages


A

Aari – Aari * Spoken in:
Aasáx The Asa (Aasá) language, commonly rendered Aasax (also rendered as Aasá, Aasáx, Aramanik, Asak, Asax, Assa, Asá), was spoken by the Asa people of Tanzania. The language is extinct; ethnic Assa in northern Tanzania remember only a few words t ...
† – Aasá * Spoken in: Abaza – Aбаза бызшва *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: , Abellen – Ayta Abellen * Spoken in: ,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Abenaki The Abenaki ( Abenaki: ''Wαpánahki'') are an Indigenous peoples of the Northeastern Woodlands of Canada and the United States. They are an Algonquian-speaking people and part of the Wabanaki Confederacy. The Eastern Abenaki language was pre ...
† – Alnôba, Wôbanakiôdwawôgan * Formerly spoken by: the American/
Canadian Canadians (french: Canadiens) are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of ...
Abenaki Tribe Abkhaz – Aҧсуа бызшәа, Aҧсшәа *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: and the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Abui – Abui * Spoken in: Abure – ɔbule ɔyʋɛ * Spoken in: Acehnese – Aceh or Bahsa Acèh * Spoken in:
Achang The Achang (), also known as the Ngac'ang (their own name) is an ethnic group.They are one of tibeto burman language speaking people. They form one of the 56 ethnic groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China. They also live i ...
– Mönghsa, ŋa˨˩ʈʂhaŋ˨˩ * Spoken in: and Achi – achi' * Recognised Minority Language in:
Achumawi Achomawi (also Achumawi, Ajumawi and Ahjumawi), are the northerly nine (out of eleven) bands of the Pit River tribe of Palaihnihan Native Americans who live in what is now northeastern California in the United States. These 5 autonomous bands ...
† – Achomawi or Ajúmmááwí * Formerly spoken in: Adai † – Tenánat Hadéyas * Formerly spoken in: ,
Adangme The Dangbe language, also ''Dangbe'' or ''Adaŋgbi'', is a Kwa language spoken in south-eastern Ghana by the Dangbe People ''(Dangbeli)''. The Dangbeli are part of the larger Ga-Dangbe ethnic group. Klogbi is a variant, spoken by the Kloli (K ...
– Adangbɛ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in:
Adangbe The Dangbe language, also ''Dangbe'' or ''Adaŋgbi'', is a Kwa language spoken in south-eastern Ghana by the Dangbe People ''(Dangbeli)''. The Dangbeli are part of the larger Ga-Dangbe ethnic group. Klogbi is a variant, spoken by the Kloli (K ...
– Adangbe * Spoken in:
Adele Adele Laurie Blue Adkins (, ; born 5 May 1988), professionally known by the mononym Adele, is an English singer and songwriter. After graduating in arts from the BRIT School in 2006, Adele signed a reco ...
– Gidire * Spoken in: and Adioukrou – mɔjukru * Spoken in:
Adnyamathanha The Adnyamathanha (Pronounced: ) are a contemporary Aboriginal Australian people of the northern Flinders Ranges, South Australia, formed as an aggregate of several distinct peoples. Strictly speaking the ethnonym Adnyamathanha was an alternati ...
– Yura Ngawarla * Spoken in: Adyghe – Адыгабзэ * Western Circassian language.
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: , * Spoken also in:
Turkey Turkey ( tr, Türkiye ), officially the Republic of Türkiye ( tr, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, links=no ), is a list of transcontinental countries, transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolia, Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with ...
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Israel Israel (; he, יִשְׂרָאֵל, ; ar, إِسْرَائِيل, ), officially the State of Israel ( he, מְדִינַת יִשְׂרָאֵל, label=none, translit=Medīnat Yīsrāʾēl; ), is a country in Western Asia. It is situated ...
, Syria,
Iraq Iraq,; ku, عێراق, translit=Êraq officially the Republic of Iraq, '; ku, کۆماری عێراق, translit=Komarî Êraq is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to Iraq–Turkey border, the north, Iran to Iran–Iraq ...
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Germany Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG),, is a country in Central Europe. It is the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany lies between the Baltic and North Sea to the north and the Alps to the sou ...
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United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 U.S. state, states, a Washington, D.C., federal district, five ma ...
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Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ...
etc.
Afade Afade (Afaɗə) is an Afro-Asiatic language spoken in eastern Nigeria and northwestern Cameroon. Classification Afade is a member of the Biu-Mandara group of the Afro-Asiatic family of languages. It is related to the Cameroonian languages Mpad ...
– afaë * Spoken in: and
Afar Afar may refer to: Peoples and languages *Afar language, an East Cushitic language *Afar people, an ethnic group of Djibouti, Eritrea, and Ethiopia Places Horn of Africa *Afar Desert or Danakil Desert, a desert in Ethiopia *Afar Region, a region ...
– Qafár af *
National Language A national language is a language (or language variant, e.g. dialect) that has some connection—de facto or de jure—with a nation. There is little consistency in the use of this term. One or more languages spoken as first languages in the te ...
in: Afrihili – El-Afrihili * Proposed lingua franca of
Africa Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent, after Asia in both cases. At about 30.3 million km2 (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of Earth's total surface area ...
Afrikaans Afrikaans (, ) is a West Germanic language that evolved in the Dutch Cape Colony from the Dutch vernacular of Holland proper (i.e., the Hollandic dialect) used by Dutch, French, and German settlers and their enslaved people. Afrikaans g ...
– Afrikaans *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: * Recognised Minority Language in: and Aguacateco – awakateko * Spoken in: Aghem – aghím * Spoken in: Aghul – агъул чӀал *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
of: ,
Ahtna The Ahtna (also Ahtena, Atna, Ahtna-kohtaene, or Copper River) are an Alaska Native Athabaskan people of the Athabaskan-speaking ethnolinguistic group. The people's homeland called Atna Nenn', is located in the Copper River area of southern ...
– Atnakenaege *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
of: ,
Ainu Ainu or Aynu may refer to: *Ainu people, an East Asian ethnic group of Japan and the Russian Far East *Ainu languages, a family of languages **Ainu language of Hokkaido **Kuril Ainu language, extinct language of the Kuril Islands **Sakhalin Ainu la ...
– アイヌ イタク, Aynu Itak * Recognised Minority Language in: Ajië – A’jie, Ajië, Houailou, Wai, Wailu *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in:
Houaïlou Houaïlou is a commune in the North Province of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. Geography Climate Houaïlou has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification ''Am''). The average annual tempera ...
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Akan Akan may refer to: People and languages *Akan people, an ethnic group in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire *Akan language Akan () is a Central Tano languages, Central Tano language and the principal native language of the Akan people of Ghana, spoken ...
– Akan, Fante, Twi *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in:
Ghana Ghana (; tw, Gaana, ee, Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in Ghana–Ivory Coast border, the west, Burkina ...
ian/ Ivoirian ethnic region of
Akanland The Akan () people live primarily in present-day Ghana and Ivory Coast in West Africa. The Akan language (also known as ''Twi/Fante'') are a group of dialects within the Central Tano languages, Central Tano branch of the Potou–Tano languages, ...
Akkadian Akkadian or Accadian may refer to: * Akkadians, inhabitants of the Akkadian Empire * Akkadian language, an extinct Eastern Semitic language * Akkadian literature, literature in this language * Akkadian cuneiform, early writing system * Akkadian myt ...
† – akkadû or 𒀝𒅗𒁺𒌑 * Formerly an Official language in: Akkad or central
Mesopotamia Mesopotamia ''Mesopotamíā''; ar, بِلَاد ٱلرَّافِدَيْن or ; syc, ܐܪܡ ܢܗܪ̈ܝܢ, or , ) is a historical region of Western Asia situated within the Tigris–Euphrates river system, in the northern part of the F ...
which is modern-day * Later it became a lingua franca in the
Middle East The Middle East ( ar, الشرق الأوسط, ISO 233: ) is a geopolitical region commonly encompassing Arabia (including the Arabian Peninsula and Bahrain), Asia Minor (Asian part of Turkey except Hatay Province), East Thrace (Europ ...
and Akkala Sámi – äh'k'el'säm'la * Formerly spoken in: Aklanon – Akeanon, Binisaya nga Akeanon or Inakeanon * Official Regional Language in:
Akum Akum is a Plateau language of Cameroon and across the border in Nigeria. Phonology Consonants Many consonants also have palatalized and labialized variants, but due to a lack of documentation it's unknown whether or not these are phonemic ...
– aakuem * Spoken in: and
Alabama (We dare defend our rights) , anthem = " Alabama" , image_map = Alabama in United States.svg , seat = Montgomery , LargestCity = Huntsville , LargestCounty = Baldwin County , LargestMetro = Greater Birmingham , area_total_km2 = 135,7 ...
– Albaamaha * Spoken in: , * Now extinct in: , Albanian – Shqip, Shqiptar *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: and * Recognised Minority Language in: , , , , and Algerian Saharan Arabic – dŷazāri' or جزائري * Spoken in: , , , , , , and
Aleut The Aleuts ( ; russian: Алеуты, Aleuty) are the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands, which are located between the North Pacific Ocean and the Bering Sea. Both the Aleut people and the islands are politically divided between the U ...
– Unangam Tunuu, Унáҥам Тунý *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: , *Spoken in: , Algonquin – ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᒧᐎᓐ or anicinâbemowin * Spoken in: ,
Altai Altai or Altay may refer to: Places *Altai Mountains, in Central and East Asia, a region shared by China, Mongolia, Kazakhstan and Russia In China * Altay Prefecture (阿勒泰地区), Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China * Altay City (阿� ...
– Алтай тили * Spoken in: ,
Alyutor The Alyutors (russian: Алюторцы; self designation: Алутальу, or Alutal'u) are an ethnic group (formerly classified as a subgroup of Koryaks) who lived on the Kamchatka Peninsula and Chukchi Peninsula of the Russian Far East. Tod ...
– nəməlʔu * Spoken in: and , Amdang – Sìmí Amdangtí * Spoken in: the Wadi Fira Region, Amharic – ኣማርኛ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in:
Amo Amo or AMO may refer to: Places *Amo, Indiana, United States, a town in Hendricks County * Amo Creek, a river in Alaska *Amu Darya, a river in Central Asia, sometimes referred to as "Amo" *Amo Township, Cottonwood County, Minnesota *Kampong Amo, ...
– Timap * Spoken in:
Ancient Egyptian Language The Egyptian language or Ancient Egyptian ( ) is a dead Afro-Asiatic language that was spoken in ancient Egypt. It is known today from a large corpus of surviving texts which were made accessible to the modern world following the deciphe ...
† – * Formerly spoken in: Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greek Ancient Greek includes the forms of the Greek language used in ancient Greece and the ancient world from around 1500 BC to 300 BC. It is often roughly divided into the following periods: Mycenaean Greek (), Dark Ages (), the Archaic p ...
† – Ἑλληνική * Formerly spoken in: much of the
Mediterranean Sea The Mediterranean Sea is a sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by the Mediterranean Basin and almost completely enclosed by land: on the north by Western and Southern Europe and Anatolia, on the south by North Africa, and on the ...
(until 1453)
Andalusian Arabic Andalusi Arabic (), also known as Andalusian Arabic, was a variety or varieties of Arabic spoken mainly from the 9th to the 17th century in Al-Andalus, the regions of the Iberian Peninsula (modern Spain and Portugal) once under Muslim rule. ...
† – عربية أندلسية * Formerly spoken in:
Al-Andalus Al-Andalus translit. ; an, al-Andalus; ast, al-Ándalus; eu, al-Andalus; ber, ⴰⵏⴷⴰⵍⵓⵙ, label= Berber, translit=Andalus; ca, al-Àndalus; gl, al-Andalus; oc, Al Andalús; pt, al-Ândalus; es, al-Ándalus () was the Mus ...
(modern-day and )
Anfillo Anfillo (also known as Mao or Southern Mao) is a Northern Omotic languages, Omotic language spoken in western Ethiopia by a few hundred people. The term Anfillo is used to refer both to the language and the people found in a small community in t ...
– Mao * Spoken in:
Angika Angika (also known as ''Anga'', ''Angikar'' or ''Chhika-Chhiki'') is an Eastern Indo-Aryan language spoken in some parts of the Indian states of Bihar and Jharkhand, as well as in parts of Nepal. It is closely related to languages such as Ma ...
– अंगिका * Official language in: , * Spoken in: Angloromani – Romanichal * Spoken in: the Apache – Ndéé * Spoken in: Southwestern
Apsaalooke The Crow, whose autonym is Apsáalooke (), also spelled Absaroka, are Native Americans living primarily in southern Montana. Today, the Crow people have a federally recognized tribe, the Crow Tribe of Montana, with an Indian reservation locat ...
– Apsaalooke * Spoken in: Great Plains, Arabela – Tapweyokwaka * Spoken in:
Arabic Arabic (, ' ; , ' or ) is a Semitic language spoken primarily across the Arab world.Semitic languages: an international handbook / edited by Stefan Weninger; in collaboration with Geoffrey Khan, Michael P. Streck, Janet C. E.Watson; Walte ...
– العربية *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: 27 countries and 4 international organizations Aragonese – l'Aragonés *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: ,
Aramaic The Aramaic languages, short Aramaic ( syc, ܐܪܡܝܐ, Arāmāyā; oar, 𐤀𐤓𐤌𐤉𐤀; arc, 𐡀𐡓𐡌𐡉𐡀; tmr, אֲרָמִית), are a language family containing many varieties (languages and dialects) that originated i ...
– ܐܪܡܝܐ * Spoken in: , , , , , , , and
Arapaho The Arapaho (; french: Arapahos, ) are a Native American people historically living on the plains of Colorado and Wyoming. They were close allies of the Cheyenne tribe and loosely aligned with the Lakota and Dakota. By the 1850s, Arapaho ...
– Hinono'eitiit * Spoken by: the Arapaho people, Arbëreshë Albanian – Arbërisht * Spoken in: Archi – аршаттен * Spoken in: ,
Arikara Arikara (), also known as Sahnish,
''Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation.'' (Retrieved Sep 29, 2011)
– Sáhniš * Spoken in: ,
Arin The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) is the regional Internet registry for Canada, the United States, and many Caribbean and North Atlantic islands. ARIN manages the distribution of Internet number resources, including IPv4 and IPv ...
† – bbˈirk * Formerly spoken in:
Armenian Armenian may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to Armenia, a country in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia * Armenians, the national people of Armenia, or people of Armenian descent ** Armenian Diaspora, Armenian communities across the ...
– Հայերեն *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: and * Recognised Minority Language in: , , , Samtskhe-Javakheti (), , , , , , and () Aromanian – Aromanian * Recognised Minority Language in: , , and Arpitan – arpetan or francoprovençâl * Spoken in: and * Recognised Minority Language in:
Arrernte Arrernte (also spelt Aranda, etc.) is a descriptor related to a group of Aboriginal Australian peoples from Central Australia. It may refer to: * Arrernte (area), land controlled by the Arrernte Council (?) * Arrernte people, Aboriginal Austral ...
– Arrernte Angkentye * Spoken in: ,
Arvanitika Arvanitika (; Arvanitika: , ; Greek: , ), also known as Arvanitic, is the variety of Albanian traditionally spoken by the Arvanites, a population group in Greece. Arvanitika is today endangered, as its speakers have been shifting to the us ...
– arbërisht or αρbε̰ρίσ̈τ * Spoken in:
Assamese Assamese may refer to: * Assamese people, a socio-ethnolinguistic identity of north-eastern India * People of Assam, multi-ethnic, multi-linguistic and multi-religious people of Assam * Assamese language, one of the easternmost Indo-Aryan language ...
– অসমীয়া * Spoken in: , , and
Assiniboine The Assiniboine or Assiniboin people ( when singular, Assiniboines / Assiniboins when plural; Ojibwe: ''Asiniibwaan'', "stone Sioux"; also in plural Assiniboine or Assiniboin), also known as the Hohe and known by the endonym Nakota (or Nakoda ...
– Nakhóda * Spoken in: and the Asturian – Asturianu * Spoken in: ,
Auslan Auslan () is the majority sign language of the Australian Deaf community. The term ''Auslan'' is a portmanteau of "Australian Sign Language", coined by Trevor Johnston in the 1980s, although the language itself is much older. Auslan is relat ...
– Sign Language *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in:
Atikamekw The Atikamekw are the Indigenous inhabitants of the subnational country or territory they call ('Our Land'), in the upper Saint-Maurice River valley of Quebec (about north of Montreal), Canada. Their current population is around 8,000. One o ...
– Nēhinawēwin * Spoken in: , Avar – МагIарул МацI * Spoken in: , , , , and ()
Avestan Avestan (), or historically Zend, is an umbrella term for two Old Iranian languages: Old Avestan (spoken in the 2nd millennium BCE) and Younger Avestan (spoken in the 1st millennium BCE). They are known only from their conjoined use as the scri ...
– 𐬆𐬬𐬈𐬯𐬙𐬆𐬥 * Spoken on: the eastern
Iranian Plateau The Iranian plateau or Persian plateau is a geological feature in Western Asia, Central Asia, and South Asia. It comprises part of the Eurasian Plate and is wedged between the Arabian Plate and the Indian Plate; situated between the Zagros ...
Awadhi Awadhi (; ), also known as Audhi (), is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in northern India and Nepal. It is primarily spoken in the Awadh region of present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. The name ''Awadh'' is connected to Ayodhya, the ancient city, w ...
– अवधी * Spoken in: Aweer – Boni * Spoken in: Awijilah – Tawjilit, طاوجيليت or ⵟⴰⵡⵊⵉⵍⵉⵜ * Spoken in: Ayapaneco – Ayapaneco * Spoken in: , Aymara – Aymar Aru * Spoken by:
Aymara people Aymara may refer to: Languages and people * Aymaran languages, the second most widespread Andean language ** Aymara language, the main language within that family ** Central Aymara, the other surviving branch of the Aymara(n) family, which tod ...
in , , and Äynu – ئەينۇ * Spoken in: the
Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Xinjiang, SASM/GNC: ''Xinjang''; zh, c=, p=Xīnjiāng; formerly romanized as Sinkiang (, ), officially the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR), is an autonomous region of the People's Republic of China (PRC), located in the northwest ...
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Azerbaijani Azerbaijani may refer to: * Something of, or related to Azerbaijan * Azerbaijanis * Azerbaijani language See also * Azerbaijan (disambiguation) * Azeri (disambiguation) * Azerbaijani cuisine * Culture of Azerbaijan The culture of Azerbaijan ...
– Azərbaycanca, آذربایجان دیلی *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: and , * Spoken in: , and Azoyu Me'phaa – me̱'pha̱a̱ tsíndíí * Spoken in: ,


B

Babine – Witsuwit’en, ᗔᙣᗔᗥᐣ * Spoken in:
British Columbia British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include ...
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Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by tota ...
Baga † – Barka * Formerly spoken in: the Republic of Guinea Bai – 白语 * Spoken in: the
Yunnan Province Yunnan , () is a landlocked province in the southwest of the People's Republic of China. The province spans approximately and has a population of 48.3 million (as of 2018). The capital of the province is Kunming. The province borders the C ...
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People's Republic of China China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, most populous country, with a Population of China, population exceeding 1.4 billion, sli ...
Baki Baki ( ar, باقي) may refer to: Places * Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan ( az, Bakı) * Baki District of the Awdal region in Somalia *Baki town, Somaliland * Baki, Afghanistan * Baki, Sukoharjo, a subdistrict in Sukoharjo Regency, Jawa Tengah, ...
– Baki * Spoken in:
Vanuatu Vanuatu ( or ; ), officially the Republic of Vanuatu (french: link=no, République de Vanuatu; bi, Ripablik blong Vanuatu), is an island country located in the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago, which is of volcanic origin, is east of no ...
Balinese – ᬩᬲᬩᬮᬶ * Spoken in:
Bali Bali () is a province of Indonesia and the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands. East of Java and west of Lombok, the province includes the island of Bali and a few smaller neighbouring islands, notably Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nu ...
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Republic of Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guinea. ...
Balti – སྦལ་ཏིའི་སྐད་, بلتی * Spoken in:
Baltistan Baltistan ( ur, ; bft, སྦལ་ཏི་སྟཱན, script=Tibt), also known as Baltiyul or Little Tibet ( bft, སྦལ་ཏི་ཡུལ་།, script=Tibt), is a mountainous region in the Pakistani-administered territory of Gil ...
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Azad Jammu and Kashmir Azad Jammu and Kashmir (; ), abbreviated as AJK and colloquially referred to as simply Azad Kashmir, is a region administered by Pakistan as a nominally self-governing entitySee: * * * and constituting the western portion of the larger K ...
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Islamic Republic of Pakistan Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 243 million people, and has the world's second-lar ...
and
Ladakh Ladakh () is a region administered by India as a union territory which constitutes a part of the larger Kashmir region and has been the subject of dispute between India, Pakistan, and China since 1947. (subscription required) Quote: "Jammu a ...
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Jammu and Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir may refer to: * Kashmir, the northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent * Jammu and Kashmir (union territory), a region administered by India as a union territory * Jammu and Kashmir (state), a region administered ...
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Republic of India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...
Bambara – Bamanankan * Spoken in: the Republic of Mali
Bantu Bantu may refer to: *Bantu languages, constitute the largest sub-branch of the Niger–Congo languages *Bantu peoples, over 400 peoples of Africa speaking a Bantu language *Bantu knots, a type of African hairstyle *Black Association for Nationali ...
† – Narrow Bantu * Formerly spoken in: Subsaharan Africa
Basa-Gumna Basa-Gumna is an extinct Kainji language of Nigeria. It was spoken in Chanchaga, Niger state, and Nasarawa, near the Basa homeland. Speakers have shifted to Hausa. Gumna is situated about 10 kilometers to the west of the Tegina-Zungeru Zungeru ...
† – Basa-Kaduna, Basa Kuta * Formerly spoken in: Chanchaga,
Niger State Niger is a state in the North Central region of Nigeria and the largest state in the country. Niger state has three political zones, zone A,B and C. The state's capital is at Minna. Other major cities are Bida, Kontagora and Suleja. It was ...
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Federal Republic of Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of G ...
Bashkir – башҡорт Теле, Başqort Tele *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the
Republic of Bashkortostan The Republic of Bashkortostan or Bashkortostan ( ba, Башҡортостан Республикаһы, Bashqortostan Respublikahy; russian: Республика Башкортостан, Respublika Bashkortostan),; russian: Респу́блик� ...
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Russian Federation Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia North Asia or Northern Asia, also referred to as Siberia, is the northern region of Asia, which is defined in geographic ...
and the
Republic of Kazakhstan Kazakhstan, officially the Republic of Kazakhstan, is a transcontinental country located mainly in Central Asia and partly in Eastern Europe. It borders Russia to the north and west, China to the east, Kyrgyzstan to the southeast, Uzbekis ...
Basque Basque may refer to: * Basques, an ethnic group of Spain and France * Basque language, their language Places * Basque Country (greater region), the homeland of the Basque people with parts in both Spain and France * Basque Country (autonomous c ...
– Euskara *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in:
Basque Country Basque Country may refer to: * Basque Country (autonomous community), as used in Spain ( es, País Vasco, link=no), also called , an Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of Spain (shown in pink on the map) * French Basque Country o ...
and
Navarre Navarre (; es, Navarra ; eu, Nafarroa ), officially the Chartered Community of Navarre ( es, Comunidad Foral de Navarra, links=no ; eu, Nafarroako Foru Komunitatea, links=no ), is a foral autonomous community and province in northern Spain, ...
,
Kingdom of Spain , image_flag = Bandera de España.svg , image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg , national_motto = '' Plus ultra'' ( Latin)(English: "Further Beyond") , national_anthem = (English: "Royal March") , ...
* Spoken in the
French Basque Country The French Basque Country, or Northern Basque Country ( eu, Iparralde (), french: Pays basque, es, País Vasco francés) is a region lying on the west of the French department of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. Since 1 January 2017, it constitu ...
, Atlantic Pyrenees Republic of France , but with no legal status. Bassa – ɓasaá * Spoken by:
Liberia Liberia (), officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the West African coast. It is bordered by Sierra Leone to its northwest, Guinea to its north, Ivory Coast to its east, and the Atlantic Ocean to its south and southwest. It ...
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Sierra Leone Sierra Leone,)]. officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the southwest coast of West Africa. It is bordered by Liberia to the southeast and Guinea surrounds the northern half of the nation. Covering a total area of , Sierra ...
an Bassa people (Liberia), Bassa People
Batak Batak is a collective term used to identify a number of closely related Austronesian ethnic groups predominantly found in North Sumatra, Indonesia, who speak Batak languages. The term is used to include the Karo, Pakpak, Simalungun, Toba, ...
– * Spoken by: the
Batak Batak is a collective term used to identify a number of closely related Austronesian ethnic groups predominantly found in North Sumatra, Indonesia, who speak Batak languages. The term is used to include the Karo, Pakpak, Simalungun, Toba, ...
people of the
North Sumatra North Sumatra ( id, Sumatra Utara) is a province of Indonesia located on the northern part of the island of Sumatra. Its capital and largest city is Medan. North Sumatra is Indonesia's fourth most populous province after West Java, East Java ...
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Republic of Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guinea. ...
Belarusian Belarusian may refer to: * Something of, or related to Belarus * Belarusians, people from Belarus, or of Belarusian descent * A citizen of Belarus, see Demographics of Belarus * Belarusian language * Belarusian culture * Belarusian cuisine * Byelor ...
– Беларуская *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the
Republic of Belarus A republic () is a "state in which power rests with the people or their representatives; specifically a state without a monarchy" and also a "government, or system of government, of such a state." Previously, especially in the 17th and 18th c ...
* Recognised Minority Language in:
Ukraine Ukraine ( uk, Україна, Ukraïna, ) is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest European country after Russia, which it borders to the east and northeast. Ukraine covers approximately . Prior to the ongoing Russian invas ...
Bemba Bemba may refer to: * Bemba language (Chibemba), a Bantu language spoken in Zambia * Bemba people (AbaBemba), an ethnic group of central Africa * Jean-Pierre Bemba, the former vice-President of the Democratic Republic of Congo * A Caribbean drum, ...
– iciBemba *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Republic of Zambia
Bengali Bengali or Bengalee, or Bengalese may refer to: *something of, from, or related to Bengal, a large region in South Asia * Bengalis, an ethnic and linguistic group of the region * Bengali language, the language they speak ** Bengali alphabet, the ...
– বাংলা *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the
People's Republic of Bangladesh Bangladesh (}, ), officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world, with a population exceeding 165 million people in an area of . Bangladesh is among the mos ...
and the
Republic of India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...
Berber – Tamaziɣt, Tamazight, or ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵣⵉⵖⵜ * Spoken in:
Northern Africa North Africa, or Northern Africa is a region encompassing the northern portion of the African continent. There is no singularly accepted scope for the region, and it is sometimes defined as stretching from the Atlantic shores of Mauritania in ...
Berta – Gebeto or Wetawit * Spoken in: the
Benishangul-Gumuz Region Benishangul-Gumuz ( am, ቤንሻንጉል ጉሙዝ, Benšangul Gumuz) is a Regions of Ethiopia, regional state in northwestern Ethiopia to the border of Sudan. It was previously known as Region 6. The region's capital is Assosa. Following the ...
, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Betawi – Basè Betawi, Basa Betawi * Spoken in: Jakarta , Tangerang City, Tangerang Regency, South Tangerang City in
Banten Banten ( id, Banten; Sundanese: , romanized ''Banten'') is the westernmost province on the island of Java, Indonesia. Its capital city is Serang. The province borders West Java and the Special Capital Region of Jakarta on the east, the Java ...
, Bekasi City,
Bekasi Regency Bekasi Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Bekasi) is a regency ''(kabupaten)'' of West Java Province, Indonesia. Its regency seat is in the district of Central Cikarang. It is bordered by Jakarta and by Bekasi City (which is a separate administratio ...
, Bogor Regency, Depok City in
West Java West Java ( id, Jawa Barat, su, ᮏᮝ ᮊᮥᮜᮧᮔ᮪, romanized ''Jawa Kulon'') is a province of Indonesia on the western part of the island of Java, with its provincial capital in Bandung. West Java is bordered by the province of Bante ...
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Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guine ...
Bezhta – бежкьалас миц * Spoken in:
Dagestan Dagestan ( ; rus, Дагеста́н, , dəɡʲɪˈstan, links=yes), officially the Republic of Dagestan (russian: Респу́блика Дагеста́н, Respúblika Dagestán, links=no), is a republic of Russia situated in the North ...
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Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
Bhojpuri Bhojpuri (;Bhojpuri entry, Oxford Dictionaries
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– भोजपुरी, بھوجپوري * Spoken in:
Bihar Bihar (; ) is a state in eastern India. It is the 2nd largest state by population in 2019, 12th largest by area of , and 14th largest by GDP in 2021. Bihar borders Uttar Pradesh to its west, Nepal to the north, the northern part of West ...
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Republic of India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...
;
Jharkhand Jharkhand (; ; ) is a state in eastern India. The state shares its border with the states of West Bengal to the east, Chhattisgarh to the west, Uttar Pradesh to the northwest, Bihar to the north and Odisha to the south. It has an area of . ...
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Republic of India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...
;
Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh (; , 'Northern Province') is a state in northern India. With over 200 million inhabitants, it is the most populated state in India as well as the most populous country subdivision in the world. It was established in 1950 ...
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Republic of India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...
; Co-operative Republic of Guyana ; Republic of Suriname ; and Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Big Nambas Big Nambas ( native name ''V'ənen Taut'') is a Malayo-Polynesian language spoken by about people () in northwest Malekula, Vanuatu. Approximately nineteen villages in the Big Nambas region of the Malekula Interior use the language exclusively w ...
– V'ənen Taut * Spoken in: Malakula, Vanuatu
Bijago Bijago or Bidyogo is the language of the Bissagos Islands, Bissagos Archipelago of Guinea-Bissau. There are some difficulties of grammar and intelligibility between dialects, with the Kamona dialect being unintelligible to the others. Dialects a ...
– Kangaki-Kagbaaga-Kajoko Bidyogo * Spoken in:
Guinea Bissau Guinea-Bissau ( ; pt, Guiné-Bissau; ff, italic=no, 𞤘𞤭𞤲𞤫 𞤄𞤭𞤧𞤢𞥄𞤱𞤮, Gine-Bisaawo, script=Adlm; Mandinka: ''Gine-Bisawo''), officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau ( pt, República da Guiné-Bissau, links=no ) ...
Bikol – Bikol * Spoken in
Bicol Region Bicol, known formally as the Bicol Region or colloquially as Bicolandia ( bcl, Rehiyon kan Bikol; Rinconada Bikol: ''Rehiyon ka Bikol''; Waray Sorsogon, Masbateño: ''Rehiyon san Bikol''; tl, Rehiyon ng Bikol), is an administrative region o ...
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Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Bislama Bislama (; ; also known by its earlier French name, ) is an English-based creole language and one of the official languages of Vanuatu. It is the first language of many of the "Urban ni-Vanuatu" (citizens who live in Port Vila and Luganvil ...
– Bislama *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in:
Republic of Vanuatu Vanuatu ( or ; ), officially the Republic of Vanuatu (french: link=no, République de Vanuatu; bi, Ripablik blong Vanuatu), is an island country located in the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago, which is of volcanic origin, is east of no ...
Blackfoot The Blackfoot Confederacy, ''Niitsitapi'' or ''Siksikaitsitapi'' (ᖹᐟᒧᐧᒣᑯ, meaning "the people" or " Blackfoot-speaking real people"), is a historic collective name for linguistically related groups that make up the Blackfoot or Bla ...
– ᑯᖾᖹ, ᓱᖽᐧᖿ * Spoken by: the American/
Canadian Canadians (french: Canadiens) are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of ...
Blackfoot Tribe
Bodo Bodo may refer to: Ethnicity * Boro people, an ethno-linguistic group mainly from Northwest Assam, India * Bodo-Kachari people, an umbrella group from Nepal, India and Bangladesh that includes the Bodo people Culture and language * Boro cu ...
– बड़ो * Spoken in:
Republic of India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...
and Democratic Republic of Nepal Bosnian – Босански, Bosanski *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in:
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina ( sh, / , ), abbreviated BiH () or B&H, sometimes called Bosnia–Herzegovina and often known informally as Bosnia, is a country at the crossroads of south and southeast Europe, located in the Balkans. Bosnia and ...
and
Montenegro ) , image_map = Europe-Montenegro.svg , map_caption = , image_map2 = , capital = Podgorica , coordinates = , largest_city = capital , official_languages = ...
* Recognised Minority Language in:
Republic of Albania Albania ( ; sq, Shqipëri or ), or , also or . officially the Republic of Albania ( sq, Republika e Shqipërisë), is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is located on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas within the Mediterranean Sea and shares ...
,
Kosovo Kosovo ( sq, Kosova or ; sr-Cyrl, Косово ), officially the Republic of Kosovo ( sq, Republika e Kosovës, links=no; sr, Република Косово, Republika Kosovo, links=no), is a partially recognised state in Southeast Eur ...
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North Macedonia North Macedonia, ; sq, Maqedonia e Veriut, (Macedonia before February 2019), officially the Republic of North Macedonia,, is a country in Southeast Europe. It gained independence in 1991 as one of the successor states of Socialist Feder ...
, and
Republic of Serbia Serbia (, ; Serbian language, Serbian: , , ), officially the Republic of Serbia (Serbian language, Serbian: , , ), is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe, Southeastern and Central Europe, situated at the crossroads of the Pannonian Bas ...
Breton – Brezhoneg * Spoken in:
Brittany Brittany (; french: link=no, Bretagne ; br, Breizh, or ; Gallo: ''Bertaèyn'' ) is a peninsula, historical country and cultural area in the west of modern France, covering the western part of what was known as Armorica during the period o ...
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French Republic France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of Overseas France, overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic, Pacific Ocean, Pac ...
Buginese – ᨅᨔ ᨕᨘᨁᨗ * Spoken in:
South Sulawesi South Sulawesi ( id, Sulawesi Selatan) is a province in the southern peninsula of Sulawesi. The Selayar Islands archipelago to the south of Sulawesi is also part of the province. The capital is Makassar. The province is bordered by Central Sul ...
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Republic of Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guinea. ...
Buhid – ᝊᝓᝑᝒᝇ * Spoken in:
Mindoro Mindoro is the seventh largest and eighth-most populous island in the Philippines. With a total land area of 10,571 km2 ( 4,082 sq.mi ) and has a population of 1,408,454 as of 2020 census. It is located off the southwestern coast of Luz ...
,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Bulgarian – български език *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Republic of Bulgaria , and
Hellenic Republic Greece,, or , romanized: ', officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the southern tip of the Balkans, and is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Greece shares land borders with ...
* Recognised Minority Language in:
Romania Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east, a ...
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Republic of Serbia Serbia (, ; Serbian language, Serbian: , , ), officially the Republic of Serbia (Serbian language, Serbian: , , ), is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe, Southeastern and Central Europe, situated at the crossroads of the Pannonian Bas ...
, and
Ukraine Ukraine ( uk, Україна, Ukraïna, ) is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest European country after Russia, which it borders to the east and northeast. Ukraine covers approximately . Prior to the ongoing Russian invas ...
Burmese Burmese may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to Myanmar, a country in Southeast Asia * Burmese people * Burmese language * Burmese alphabet * Burmese cuisine * Burmese culture Animals * Burmese cat * Burmese chicken * Burmese (hor ...
– မြန်မာစာ or မြန်မာစကား *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Republic of the Union of Myanmar Buryat – буряад хэлэн *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Buryatia ,
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
Bussa – Mossittaata, Mossiya, ሞስሲትቷታ or ሞስሲያ * Spoken in:
Ethiopia Ethiopia, , om, Itiyoophiyaa, so, Itoobiya, ti, ኢትዮጵያ, Ítiyop'iya, aa, Itiyoppiya officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. It shares borders with Eritrea to the Er ...


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Caddo – Hasí:nay * Spoken in: Oklahoma in the
United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 U.S. state, states, a Washington, D.C., federal district, five ma ...
Cahuilla The Cahuilla , also known as ʔívil̃uqaletem or Ivilyuqaletem, are a Native American people of the various tribes of the Cahuilla Nation, living in the inland areas of southern California.State of California California is a U.S. state, state in the Western United States, located along the West Coast of the United States, Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is the List of states and territori ...
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United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 U.S. state, states, a Washington, D.C., federal district, five ma ...
Canichana Canichana, or Canesi, Joaquiniano, is a possible language isolate of Bolivia (department of Beni). In 1991 there were 500 Canichana people, but only 20 spoke the Canichana language; by 2000 the ethnic population was 583, but the language had no L ...
† – ? * Spoken in:
Bolivia , image_flag = Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg , flag_alt = Horizontal tricolor (red, yellow, and green from top to bottom) with the coat of arms of Bolivia in the center , flag_alt2 = 7 × 7 square p ...
Cantonese Cantonese ( zh, t=廣東話, s=广东话, first=t, cy=Gwóngdūng wá) is a language within the Chinese (Sinitic) branch of the Sino-Tibetan languages originating from the city of Guangzhou (historically known as Canton) and its surrounding ar ...
– 廣東話 *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in:
Hong Kong Special Administration Region Hong Kong ( (US) or (UK); , ), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (abbr. Hong Kong SAR or HKSAR), is a city and special administrative region of China on the eastern Pearl River Delta i ...
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People's Republic of China China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, most populous country, with a Population of China, population exceeding 1.4 billion, sli ...
, Macau special Administrative Region,
People's Republic of China China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, most populous country, with a Population of China, population exceeding 1.4 billion, sli ...
Carrier – ᑐᑊᘁᗕᑋᗸ * Spoken in:
British Columbia British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include ...
, Canada
Catalan Catalan may refer to: Catalonia From, or related to Catalonia: * Catalan language, a Romance language * Catalans, an ethnic group formed by the people from, or with origins in, Northern or southern Catalonia Places * 13178 Catalan, asteroid ...
– Català *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in:
Principality of Andorra , image_flag = Flag of Andorra.svg , image_coat = Coat of arms of Andorra.svg , symbol_type = Coat of arms , national_motto = la, Virtus Unita Fortior, label=none (Latin)"United virtue is stro ...
; the Balearic Islands,
Kingdom of Spain , image_flag = Bandera de España.svg , image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg , national_motto = '' Plus ultra'' ( Latin)(English: "Further Beyond") , national_anthem = (English: "Royal March") , ...
;
Catalonia Catalonia (; ca, Catalunya ; Aranese Occitan: ''Catalonha'' ; es, Cataluña ) is an autonomous community of Spain, designated as a '' nationality'' by its Statute of Autonomy. Most of the territory (except the Val d'Aran) lies on the no ...
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Kingdom of Spain , image_flag = Bandera de España.svg , image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg , national_motto = '' Plus ultra'' ( Latin)(English: "Further Beyond") , national_anthem = (English: "Royal March") , ...
; and the
Valencian Community The Valencian Community ( ca-valencia, Comunitat Valenciana, es, Comunidad Valenciana) is an Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of Spain. It is the fourth most populous Spanish Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous comm ...
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Kingdom of Spain , image_flag = Bandera de España.svg , image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg , national_motto = '' Plus ultra'' ( Latin)(English: "Further Beyond") , national_anthem = (English: "Royal March") , ...
* Recognised Minority Language in:
Pyrénées-Orientales Pyrénées-Orientales (; ca, Pirineus Orientals ; oc, Pirenèus Orientals ; ), also known as Northern Catalonia, is a department of the region of Occitania, Southern France, adjacent to the northern Spanish frontier and the Mediterranean ...
,
French Republic France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of Overseas France, overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic, Pacific Ocean, Pac ...
; Sardinia, Italian Republic ; and Aragon, Aragón,
Kingdom of Spain , image_flag = Bandera de España.svg , image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg , national_motto = '' Plus ultra'' ( Latin)(English: "Further Beyond") , national_anthem = (English: "Royal March") , ...
Catawba language, Catawba † – Iyeye * Formerly spoken in: North Carolina in the
United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 U.S. state, states, a Washington, D.C., federal district, five ma ...
Cayuga language, Cayuga – Gayogo̱hó:nǫ’ * Spoken by: the Iroquois people, Iroquois Cayuga people living in the
Canadian Canadians (french: Canadiens) are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of ...
First Nations in Canada, First Nation reservation of the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation Cebuano language, Cebuano – Bisaya, Sinugboanon * Spoken in: Central Visayas and Mindanao,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Chalcatongo Mixtec – Chalcatongo * Spoken in: Oaxaca in Mexico Cham language, Cham – ꨌꩌ * Spoken in: Cambodia Chamorro language, Chamorro – Chamoru, Fino'Chamorro *
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in: Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Chechen language, Chechen – Нохчийн Mотт *
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in: the Chechen Republic,
Russian Federation Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia North Asia or Northern Asia, also referred to as Siberia, is the northern region of Asia, which is defined in geographic ...
and the Republic of Dagestan,
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Cherokee language, Cherokee – ᏣᎳᎩ, ᏣᎳᎩ ᎦᏬᏂᎯᏍᏗ *
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in: the Native Americans in the United States, Native American tribe of the Cherokee people, Cherokee , in Oklahoma Chewa language, Chewa – Nyanja *
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in: Republic of Malawi and Republic of Zambia Cheyenne language, Cheyenne – Tsėhesenėstsestotse, Tsisinstsistots * Spoken in: Montana,
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and Oklahoma,
United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 U.S. state, states, a Washington, D.C., federal district, five ma ...
Chhattisgarhi – छत्तीसगढ़ी * Spoken in:
Republic of India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...
Chickasaw language, Chickasaw – Chikasha * Spoken in: Oklahoma,
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Chinese language, Chinese – 汉语, 漢語, 华语, 華語, or 中文 *
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in: the
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; Republic of Singapore ; Republic of China ; and the Wa State, Republic of the Union of Myanmar * Recognised Minority Language in: Malaysia , the
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
, Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace , and the
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Classical Chinese language, Chinese (Classical) – or * Spoken in: the
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, Japan , the Korean Peninsula , the Republic of China , and Socialist Republic of Vietnam Chipewyan language, Chipewyan – ᑌᓀᓲᒢᕄᓀ, Dene Suline, Dëne Sųłiné * Spoken in:
Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by tota ...
Chittagonian language, Chittagonian – চাটগাঁইয়া বুলি * Spoken in: Bangladesh Chocangaca language, Chocangaca – ཁྱོ་ཅ་ང་ཅ་ཁ་ * Spoken in: Bhutan Choctaw language, Choctaw – Chahta', Chahta Anumpa * Spoken in: The United States of America Chukchi language, Chukchi – чаучу * Spoken in:
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in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug Chulym language, Chulym – Ось тили, тадар тили * Spoken in: Krasnoyarsk Krai and Tomsk Oblast,
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Chuvash language, Chuvash – Чӑвашла, Çăvaşla *
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in: the Chuvash Republic,
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Cimbrian language, Cimbrian – Zimbrisch * Spoken in: the Italian Republic Cocos Malay, Cocos Islands Malay – Basa Pulu Cocos * Spoken in Cocos (Keeling) Islands , Australia and Malaysia Comanche language, Comanche – Nʉmʉ Tekwapʉ * Spoken in: Oklahoma,
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Cook Islands Māori – ‘Airani *
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in: Cook Islands Coptic language, Coptic – ⲘⲉⲧⲢⲉⲙ̀ⲛⲭⲏⲙⲓ * The Coptic language is a Copts, Coptic liturgical language Cornish language, Cornish – Kernewek, Kernowek * Recognised Minority Language in: Cornwall , the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Corsican language, Corsican – Corsu * Recognised Minority Language in: the
French Republic France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of Overseas France, overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic, Pacific Ocean, Pac ...
Cree language, Cree – ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐍᐏᐣ *
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in: the Northwest Territories, Canada Crimean Tatar language, Crimean Tatar *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Crimea,
Ukraine Ukraine ( uk, Україна, Ukraïna, ) is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest European country after Russia, which it borders to the east and northeast. Ukraine covers approximately . Prior to the ongoing Russian invas ...
Croatian language, Croatian – Hrvatski *
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in:
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina ( sh, / , ), abbreviated BiH () or B&H, sometimes called Bosnia–Herzegovina and often known informally as Bosnia, is a country at the crossroads of south and southeast Europe, located in the Balkans. Bosnia and ...
; Republic of Croatia ; and Autonomous Province of Vojvodina,
Republic of Serbia Serbia (, ; Serbian language, Serbian: , , ), officially the Republic of Serbia (Serbian language, Serbian: , , ), is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe, Southeastern and Central Europe, situated at the crossroads of the Pannonian Bas ...
* Recognised Minority Language in: Burgenland, Republic of Austria ; Baranya County, Southern Transdanubia, Hungary ; Molise, Italian Republic ;
Montenegro ) , image_map = Europe-Montenegro.svg , map_caption = , image_map2 = , capital = Podgorica , coordinates = , largest_city = capital , official_languages = ...
; Carașova, Caraș-Severin County
Romania Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east, a ...
; and Lupac, Caraș-Severin County,
Romania Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east, a ...
Cupeño language, Cupeño † – Kupangaxwicham Pe'memelki * Formerly spoken in: the southern area of the
State of California California is a U.S. state, state in the Western United States, located along the West Coast of the United States, Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is the List of states and territori ...
,
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Cypriot Arabic – Sanna * Recognised Minority Language in: Cyprus Czech language, Czech – Český Jazyk, Čeština *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Czech Republic


D

Dair language, Dair – Thaminyi or طهامينيي * Spoken in: Sudan Dakhini – دکنی *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the
Republic of India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...
and the United Arab Emirates Dakota language, Dakota – Dakȟótiyapi * Spoken in:
Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by tota ...
and the
United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 U.S. state, states, a Washington, D.C., federal district, five ma ...
Dalecarlian – Dalmål * Spoken in: Kingdom of Sweden Danish language, Danish – Dansk *
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in: Kingdom of Denmark and the Faroe Islands * Recognised Minority Language in: Federal Republic of Germany , Greenland , and Republic of Iceland Dargwa language, Dargwa – Дарган Mез *
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in: the Republic of Dagestan,
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Dari – فارسی, دری, دريلو, or Yazdi * The Dari language (Zoroastrian), Dari language is a Zoroastrian liturgical language Dhivehi language, Dhivehi – ދިވެހި *
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in: the Republic of the Maldives Dolgan language, Dolgan – Дулҕан, Dulğan, Һака, Haka * Spoken in: Krasnoyarsk Krai ,
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Domari language, Domari – Dômarî * Spoken in:
Middle East The Middle East ( ar, الشرق الأوسط, ISO 233: ) is a geopolitical region commonly encompassing Arabia (including the Arabian Peninsula and Bahrain), Asia Minor (Asian part of Turkey except Hatay Province), East Thrace (Europ ...
, North Africa and the Caucasus Drehu language, Drehu – Dehu, Lifou, Lifu, Qene Drehu *
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in: Lifou, New Caledonia Dungan language, Dungan – 回族语言, Xуэйзў йүян * Spoken by: the Central Asian Dungan people Dukhan language, Durkha – ȭར་ཁ་ * Spoken in: Bhutan Dutch language, Dutch – Nederlands *
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in: Aruba , Kingdom of Belgium , Country of Curaçao, , the
Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ...
, , Sint Maarten, , and Republic of Suriname, Dutton World Speedwords – rapmotz * International auxiliary language, International Auxiliary Language Dzongkha – རྫོང་ཁ་ *
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in: Kingdom of Bhutan


E

E language, E – 誒 * Spoken in: Guangxi in China Egyptian Arabic † – اللغة المصرية العامية * Formerly spoken in: Lower Egypt English language, English – English *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: List of countries where English is an official language, 54 countries and 27 non-sovereign entities Erzya language, Erzya – Эрзянь Kель *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Republic of Mordovia,
Russian Federation Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia North Asia or Northern Asia, also referred to as Siberia, is the northern region of Asia, which is defined in geographic ...
Esperanto – Esperanto *International auxiliary language, International Auxiliary Language Estonian language, Estonian – Eesti *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Republic of Estonia Even language, Even – эвэн то̄рэ̄нни or эвэды * Spoken in: Siberia Evenki language, Evenki – Эвэды̄ турэ̄н * Spoken in: the China, Chinese Provinces of China, provinces of Heilongjiang and Inner Mongolia , the Mongolian Provinces of Mongolia, aimag of the Selenge Province , and the
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
n Krais of Russia, krai of Krasnoyarsk Krai Ewe language, Ewe – Èʋe, Èʋegbe * Spoken by: the Beninois/Togolese Ewe people Extremaduran language, Extremaduran – Estremeñu * Spoken in: Province of Salamanca, Salamanca in Spain Eyak language, Eyak † – dAXhunhyuuga' * Formerly an
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the United States of America, American U.S. state, state of Alaska


F

Fala language, Fala – Fala * Spoken in: Jalama Valley, Val de Xálima , Extremadura (Spain) Faroese language, Faroese – Føroyskt *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Faroe Islands * Recognised Minority Language in: Denmark Fijian language, Fijian – Na vosa vaka-Viti, Vakaviti *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in Fiji Fiji Hindi – फिजी बात or Fiji Baat * Spoken in: Fiji Filipino language, Filipino – Wikang Filipino *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Filipino Sign Language – Sign Language *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Finnish language, Finnish – Suomi *
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in: Finland and the
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
n autonomous Republics of Russia, republic of Karelia ; recognised as a minority language in Sweden Fon language, Fon – Fon gbè, Fɔngbè * Spoken by: the Beninois/Nigerian Fon people French language, French – Français *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: List of countries where French is an official language, 38 countries, 14 dependant entities, and 119 international organisations North Frisian language, Frisian (North) – Noordfreesk * Official language in: the Germany, German archipelago of Heligoland and the Germany, German Districts of Germany, district of Nordfriesland Saterland Frisian language, Frisian (Saterland) – Seeltersk * Spoken in: the Germany, German municipality of Saterland West Frisian language, Frisian (West) – Frysk *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Netherlands, Dutch Provinces of the Netherlands, province of Friesland Friulian – Furlan * Spoken in: Italy Fula language, Fula – Fulfulde, Pulaar, Pular * Spoken in: Central Africa Fur languages, Fur – For * Spoken in: the Republic of Chad and Darfur, Republic of the Sudan


G

Ga language, Ga – Gã *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in:
Ghana Ghana (; tw, Gaana, ee, Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in Ghana–Ivory Coast border, the west, Burkina ...
Gagauz language, Gagauz – Gagauz * Official language in: in: Gagauzia in Moldova * Recognised Minority Language in:
Ukraine Ukraine ( uk, Україна, Ukraïna, ) is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest European country after Russia, which it borders to the east and northeast. Ukraine covers approximately . Prior to the ongoing Russian invas ...
Galician language, Galician – Galego *
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in: the Spain, Spanish Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of Aragon, Galicia Gallo language, Gallo – Galo * Recognised Minority Language in: France mainly:
Brittany Brittany (; french: link=no, Bretagne ; br, Breizh, or ; Gallo: ''Bertaèyn'' ) is a peninsula, historical country and cultural area in the west of modern France, covering the western part of what was known as Armorica during the period o ...
, Normandy Gan Chinese, Gan – 赣语, 贛語 * Spoken in: the China, Chinese Provinces of China, provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Hubei, Hunan, and Jiangxi Garre language, Garre – ? * Spoken in: Somalia ,
Ethiopia Ethiopia, , om, Itiyoophiyaa, so, Itoobiya, ti, ኢትዮጵያ, Ítiyop'iya, aa, Itiyoppiya officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. It shares borders with Eritrea to the Er ...
and Kenya Ge'ez – ግዕዝ * Spoken in: Eritrea ,
Ethiopia Ethiopia, , om, Itiyoophiyaa, so, Itoobiya, ti, ኢትዮጵያ, Ítiyop'iya, aa, Itiyoppiya officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. It shares borders with Eritrea to the Er ...
, and
Israel Israel (; he, יִשְׂרָאֵל, ; ar, إِسْرَائِيل, ), officially the State of Israel ( he, מְדִינַת יִשְׂרָאֵל, label=none, translit=Medīnat Yīsrāʾēl; ), is a country in Western Asia. It is situated ...
Georgian language, Georgian – ქართული *
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in: Georgia (country), Georgia German language, German – Deutsch *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Austria , the Belgium, Belgian German-speaking Community of Belgium, German-Speaking Communities of Belgium, Community ,
Germany Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG),, is a country in Central Europe. It is the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany lies between the Baltic and North Sea to the north and the Alps to the sou ...
, Liechtenstein , Luxembourg , the Italy, Italian Provinces of Italy, autonomous province of South Tyrol , and Switzerland * Recognised Minority Language in: the Brazilian Cities of Brazil, city of Pomerode , the Czech Republic , Denmark , Hungary , the Italy, Italian Provinces of Italy, autonomous province of Trentino , Kazakhstan , Namibia , Poland ,
Romania Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east, a ...
,
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
, the Slovakia, Slovak Municipalities of Slovakia, municipality of Krahule , and the Vatican City (Administrative and commanding language of the Swiss Guard) Gikuyu language, Gikuyu – Gĩkũyũ * Spoken in: the Kenyan Central Province (Kenya), Central Province Gilbertese – Taetae ni Kiribati *
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in: Kiribati Godoberi language, Godoberi – ГъибдилӀи Mицци, Ɣibdiƛi Micci * Spoken in: the southwest area of the
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
n autonomous Republics of Russia, republic of
Dagestan Dagestan ( ; rus, Дагеста́н, , dəɡʲɪˈstan, links=yes), officially the Republic of Dagestan (russian: Респу́блика Дагеста́н, Respúblika Dagestán, links=no), is a republic of Russia situated in the North ...
Gothic language, Gothic † – 𐌲𐌿𐍄𐌹𐍃𐌺 * Formerly spoken in: pre-18th. Century Europe Greek language, Greek – Ελληνικά *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Cyprus and Greece * Recognised Minority Language in: Albania , Armenia , Hungary Italy ,
Romania Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east, a ...
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Turkey Turkey ( tr, Türkiye ), officially the Republic of Türkiye ( tr, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, links=no ), is a list of transcontinental countries, transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolia, Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with ...
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Ukraine Ukraine ( uk, Україна, Ukraïna, ) is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest European country after Russia, which it borders to the east and northeast. Ukraine covers approximately . Prior to the ongoing Russian invas ...
Greenlandic language, Greenlandic – Kalaallisut *
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in: Greenland Grenadian Creole French, Grenadian French Creole – Patwa * Spoken in: Grenada Guaraní language, Guaraní – Avañe'ẽ or Javy ju *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Argentina, Argentinian Provinces of Argentina, province of Corrientes Province, Corrientes ,
Bolivia , image_flag = Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg , flag_alt = Horizontal tricolor (red, yellow, and green from top to bottom) with the coat of arms of Bolivia in the center , flag_alt2 = 7 × 7 square p ...
, and Paraguay Gujarati language, Gujarati – ગુજરાતી *
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in: the Indian Union Territory, union territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and the Indian States of India, state of Gujarat Gumuz language, Gumuz – Bega * Spoken in: the
Benishangul-Gumuz Region Benishangul-Gumuz ( am, ቤንሻንጉል ጉሙዝ, Benšangul Gumuz) is a Regions of Ethiopia, regional state in northwestern Ethiopia to the border of Sudan. It was previously known as Region 6. The region's capital is Assosa. Following the ...
, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Gurung language, Gurung – तमु क्यी *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States of India, state of Sikkim Gwich'in language, Gwich'in – Gwich'in *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the
Canadian Canadians (french: Canadiens) are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of ...
Provinces and territories of Canada, federal territory of the Northwest Territories


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Haida language, Haida – Xaat Kíl *
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in: the Council of the Haida Nation and the United States, US state of Alaska Hainanese – 海南話 * Spoken in: the China, Chinese Provinces of China, province of Hainan Haitian Creole – Kreyòl Ayisyen *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Haiti Hakka Chinese, Hakka – 客家話, 客家话 * Spoken by: the Hakka people Harari language, Harari – ሃራሪ * Spoken in: the
Ethiopia Ethiopia, , om, Itiyoophiyaa, so, Itoobiya, ti, ኢትዮጵያ, Ítiyop'iya, aa, Itiyoppiya officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. It shares borders with Eritrea to the Er ...
n Regions of Ethiopia, kilil of the Harari Region Haryanvi – हरयाणवी * Spoken in: Haryana in India Hausa language, Hausa – حَوْسَ * Spoken by: the Hausa people Hawaiian language, Hawaiian – ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the American U.S. state, state of Hawaii Hebrew – *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in:
Israel Israel (; he, יִשְׂרָאֵל, ; ar, إِسْرَائِيل, ), officially the State of Israel ( he, מְדִינַת יִשְׂרָאֵל, label=none, translit=Medīnat Yīsrāʾēl; ), is a country in Western Asia. It is situated ...
* The Hebrew language is a Judaism, Jewish liturgical language Herero language, Herero – Otjiherero * Spoken in: Botswana and Namibia Hiligaynon language, Hiligaynon – Ilonggo * Spoken in the provinces of Iloilo and in Negros Occidental in the
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Hill Mari – Мары йӹлмӹ * Official language in: Mari El ,
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
Himba language, Himba – Omuhimba, Simba * Spoken in: Gabon Hindi – हिन्दी *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: India Hindko – ہندکو * Spoken in: Pakistan Hindustani language, Hindustani – ہندوستانی, हिन्दुस्तानी * Spoken in: India and Pakistan Hinuq language, Hinuq – гьинузас мец * Spoken in:
Dagestan Dagestan ( ; rus, Дагеста́н, , dəɡʲɪˈstan, links=yes), officially the Republic of Dagestan (russian: Респу́блика Дагеста́н, Respúblika Dagestán, links=no), is a republic of Russia situated in the North ...
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Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
Hiri Motu – Hiri Motu *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Papua New Guinea Hmong language, Hmong – lol Hmongb, lus Hmoob, lug Moob * Spoken in: China , French Guiana , Laos , Thailand , United States, America , and Vietnam Hopi language, Hopi – Hopilàvayi or Hopílavayi * Spoken in: the northeastern area of the State of Arizona,
United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 U.S. state, states, a Washington, D.C., federal district, five ma ...
Hungarian language, Hungarian – Magyar *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Hungary * Recognised Minority Language in: Austria , Croatia ,
Romania Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east, a ...
, Serbia , Slovakia , Slovenia , and
Ukraine Ukraine ( uk, Україна, Ukraïna, ) is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest European country after Russia, which it borders to the east and northeast. Ukraine covers approximately . Prior to the ongoing Russian invas ...


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Icelandic language, Icelandic – Íslenska *
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in: Iceland Ido – Ido *International auxiliary language Igala language, Igala – Igala *Spoken in: Nigeria Igbo language, Igbo – Asụsụ Igbo *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Nigeria * Recognised Minority Language in: Equatorial Guinea Ik language, Ik – Icetot * Spoken in: the Republic of Uganda Ili Turki – İlı turkeşi, И̇лı туркес̧и, ي̇لي تۋركەسي * Spoken in: China Ilocano language, Ilocano – Iloko, Pagsasao nga Iloko *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Provinces of the Philippines, Philippine province of La Union Indonesian language, Indonesian – Bahasa Indonesia *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in:
Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guine ...
Ingush language, Ingush – ГӀалгӀай мотт *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
n autonomous Republics of Russia, republic of Ingushetia Interlingua – Interlingua *International auxiliary language Interlingue, Interlingue (Occidental) – Interlingue *International auxiliary language, International Auxiliary language Interslavic – Medžuslovjansky, Меджусловјанскы *Zonal auxiliary language for Slavs Inuinnaqtun – ? *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Nunavut in
Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by tota ...
Inuit Sign Language – Atgangmuurngniq, ᐊᑦᒐᖕᒨᕐᖕᓂᖅ or ᐆᒃᑐᕋᐅᓯᖏᑦ * Spoken in: Nunavut in
Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by tota ...
Inuktitut – ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the
Canadian Canadians (french: Canadiens) are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of ...
Provinces and territories of Canada, provinces of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut ; the Nunavik area of the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Quebec ; and the
Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by tota ...
-administrated/Inuit-claimed autonomous area of Nunatsiavut Inupiaq language, Inupiaq – Iñupiatun *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the American U.S. state, state of Alaska Irish language, Irish – Gaeilge *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Republic of Ireland, Ireland * Recognised Minority Language in: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Isthmus Nahuatl – Mela'tájtol * Spoken in: the Mexico, Mexican States of Mexico, states of Tabasco and Veracruz Istro-Romanian language, Istro Romanian – Istroromånă * Recognised Minority Language in: Istria County , Italy , Sweden ,
Germany Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG),, is a country in Central Europe. It is the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany lies between the Baltic and North Sea to the north and the Alps to the sou ...
and North America and South America Italian language, Italian – Italiano *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Croatian Istria County , Italy , San Marino , the Slovenian Regions of Slovenia, region of Slovenian Istria , Switzerland , and the Vatican City Ivatan language, Ivatan – Chirin nu Ibatan * Spoken in: Batanes,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...


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Japanese language, Japanese – 日本語, * National language in: Japan Jarawa language (Andaman Islands), Jarawa – Aongəŋ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Andaman and Nicobar Islands Javanese language, Javanese – ꦧꦱꦗꦮ * Spoken in: the
Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guine ...
n islands of Borneo and Java, New Caledonia , and Suriname Judaeo-Spanish – , Ladino * Spoken by: the Sephardim Jewish Diaspora Jutlandic dialect, Jutish – Jydsk * Spoken in: Denmark Jèrriais – Jèrriais * Spoken in: the United Kingdom, British Crown Dependencies, crown dependency of Jersey and the United Kingdom, British Fief, royal fief of Sark


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Kabardian language, Kabardian – Адыгэбзэ * Eastern Circassian language.
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
n autonomous Republics of Russia, republics of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia * Spoken also in
Turkey Turkey ( tr, Türkiye ), officially the Republic of Türkiye ( tr, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, links=no ), is a list of transcontinental countries, transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolia, Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with ...
, Syria,
Iraq Iraq,; ku, عێراق, translit=Êraq officially the Republic of Iraq, '; ku, کۆماری عێراق, translit=Komarî Êraq is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to Iraq–Turkey border, the north, Iran to Iran–Iraq ...
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Germany Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG),, is a country in Central Europe. It is the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany lies between the Baltic and North Sea to the north and the Alps to the sou ...
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United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 U.S. state, states, a Washington, D.C., federal district, five ma ...
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Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ...
etc. Kabyle language, Kabyle – شئعم * Spoken in: Algeria Kaingang language, Kaingang – Kanhgág * Spoken in: Brazil Kaixana language, Kaixana – Too few people for it to be written/typed (1 Person as of 2020) * Spoken in: Brazil Kapampangan language, Kapampangan – Kapampangan * Spoken in: Pampanga,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Kannada – ಕನ್ನಡ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States of India, state of Karnataka Kanuri language, Kanuri – Kanuri * Spoken in: Cameroon , Chad , Niger , and Nigeria Karakalpak language, Karakalpak – Қарақалпақ тили, Qaraqalpaq tili *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Uzbekistan, Uzbek Administrative divisions of Uzbekistan, autonomous republic of Karakalpakstan Karamojong language, Karamojong – ŋaKaramojoŋ or ŋaKarimojoŋ * Spoken in: the Moroto District, Karamoja Sub-Region, Northern Region, Uganda, Northern Region, Republic of Uganda Karelian language, Karelian – Karjalan Kieli * Recognised Minority Language in: Finland and the
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
n autonomous Republics of Russia, republic of Karelia Kashmiri language, Kashmiri – كٲشُر, कॉशुर, Kạ̄šur, Koshur *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: India Kashubian language, Kashubian – Kaszëbsczi Jãzëk *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Some communes in the Poland, Polish Voivodeships of Poland, voivodeship of Pomeranian Voivodeship, Pomerania Kazakh language, Kazakh – Қазақ Tілі *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Kazakhstan and the
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
n autonomous Republics of Russia, republic of the Altai Republic Kelantanese Malay – بهاس ملايو كلنتن or Baso Kelate * Spoken in: the Malaysian States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Kelantan Kendeje language, Kendeje – Kendeje * Spoken in: Ouaddaï Region, Republic of Chad Ket language, Ket – Остыганна ӄа' * Spoken in: the middle Yenisei basin in Krasnoyarsk Krai in
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
Khakas language, Khakas – Хакас Tілі * Spoken in: the
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
n autonomous Republics of Russia, republic of Khakassia Khanty language, Khanty – ханты * Spoken in: Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Khanty-Mansi , Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Yamalo-Nenets and Tomsk Oblast in
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
Khmer language, Khmer – ភាសាខ្មែរ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Cambodia Khoekhoe language, Khoekhoe – Khoekhoegowab * National language, National Language in: Namibia Khowar language, Khowar – کھوار *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Pakistan Kimki language, Kimki – ? * Spoken in:
Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guine ...
Kinyarwanda – Ikinyarwanda or Runyarwanda *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Rwanda Komi language, Komi – Коми * Official language in: Komi Republic ,
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
Konkani – कोंकणी, Konknni, കൊങ്കണി, ಕೊಂಕಣಿ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States of India, state of Goa Korean language, Korean – 조선말, 한국어 *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: North Korea , South Korea , and the China, Chinese Autonomous prefectures of the People's Republic of China, autonomous prefecture of Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Yanbian Koryak language, Koryak – нымылан * Spoken in: Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Chukotka ,
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
Kosraean language, Kosraean – Kosrae *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Kosrae in Federated States of Micronesia, Micronesia Kuanua – Tinata Tuna * Spoken in: East New Britain Province in Papua New Guinea Kunama language, Kunama – ? * Spoken in: Eritrea and
Ethiopia Ethiopia, , om, Itiyoophiyaa, so, Itoobiya, ti, ኢትዮጵያ, Ítiyop'iya, aa, Itiyoppiya officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. It shares borders with Eritrea to the Er ...
Kuliak languages, Kuliak – Rub * Spoken in: the Republic of Uganda Kumyk language, Kumyk – Къумукъ Tил *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
n autonomous Republics of Russia, republic of
Dagestan Dagestan ( ; rus, Дагеста́н, , dəɡʲɪˈstan, links=yes), officially the Republic of Dagestan (russian: Респу́блика Дагеста́н, Respúblika Dagestán, links=no), is a republic of Russia situated in the North ...
Kurdish languages, Kurdish – Kurdí, کوردی, or K’öрди *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in:
Iraq Iraq,; ku, عێراق, translit=Êraq officially the Republic of Iraq, '; ku, کۆماری عێراق, translit=Komarî Êraq is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to Iraq–Turkey border, the north, Iran to Iran–Iraq ...
Turkey Turkey ( tr, Türkiye ), officially the Republic of Türkiye ( tr, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, links=no ), is a list of transcontinental countries, transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolia, Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with ...
Iran Syria Armenia * Recognised Minority Language in:
Germany Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG),, is a country in Central Europe. It is the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany lies between the Baltic and North Sea to the north and the Alps to the sou ...
Southern Kurdish, Kurdish (Southern) – کوردی خوارین, Kurdîy Xwarîn * Spoken in: Iran and
Iraq Iraq,; ku, عێراق, translit=Êraq officially the Republic of Iraq, '; ku, کۆماری عێراق, translit=Komarî Êraq is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to Iraq–Turkey border, the north, Iran to Iran–Iraq ...
Northern Kurdish, Kurmanji – Kurmancî, کورمانجی * Spoken in:
Turkey Turkey ( tr, Türkiye ), officially the Republic of Türkiye ( tr, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, links=no ), is a list of transcontinental countries, transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolia, Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with ...
, Iran,
Iraq Iraq,; ku, عێراق, translit=Êraq officially the Republic of Iraq, '; ku, کۆماری عێراق, translit=Komarî Êraq is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to Iraq–Turkey border, the north, Iran to Iran–Iraq ...
, and Syria Kutchi language, Kutchi – کچھی or કચ્છી * Spoken in: South Asia Kwadi language, Kwadi † – !Kwa/tse * Formerly spoken in: Angola * (Kwadi is a "click language"). Kyrgyz language, Kyrgyz – Кыргыз тили *
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in: Kyrgyzstan and the
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
n autonomous Republics of Russia, republic of the Altai Republic


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Laal language, Laal – yəw láà:l * Spoken in: Chad Ladakhi language, Ladakhi – ལ་དྭགས་སྐད། * Spoken in: China , India , and Pakistan Ladin language, Ladin – Ladin * Spoken in: Italy Lakha language, Lakha – ལ་ཁ་ * Spoken in: Wangdue Phodrang District, Wangdue Phodrang and Trongsa District, Trongsa Lakota language, Lakota – Lakȟótiyapi * Spoken by: the Lakota people Lao language, Lao – ພາສາລາວ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Laos Latin – Lingua Latīna *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in the Vatican City * Formerly spoken in the Roman Republic, Roman Empire, and in Court, legal court Latvian language, Latvian – latviešu *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Latvia Laz language, Laz – ლაზური ნენა * Spoken in: Georgia (country), Georgia and
Turkey Turkey ( tr, Türkiye ), officially the Republic of Türkiye ( tr, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, links=no ), is a list of transcontinental countries, transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolia, Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with ...
Leonese language, Leonese – Llïonés *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Spain, Spanish Autonomous Communities of Spain, autonomous community of Castile and León Lepcha language, Lepcha – ᰛᰩᰵ་ᰛᰧᰶᰵ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States of India, state of Sikkim Limbu language, Limbu – ᤕᤰᤌᤢᤱ ᤐᤠᤴ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States of India, state of Sikkim Limburgish – Lèmburgs *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the
Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ...
Lingala – Lingála *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo Lisu language, Lisu – ꓡꓲ-ꓢꓴ or ꓡꓲꓢꓴ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the China, Chinese Autonomous prefectures of the People's Republic of China, autonomous prefecture of Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Nujiang Lisu and the China, Chinese Autonomous counties of the People's Republic of China, autonomous county of Weixi Lisu Autonomous County, Weixi Lisu Lithuanian language, Lithuanian – Lietuvių *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Lithuania * Recognised Minority Language in: Poland Livonian language, Livonian – Līvõ Kēļ or Rāndakēļ * Spoken in: Latvia Low German – Plattdüütsch * Spoken in: Denmark ,
Germany Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG),, is a country in Central Europe. It is the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany lies between the Baltic and North Sea to the north and the Alps to the sou ...
, and the
Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ...
Low Prussian dialect, Low Prussian Dialect – Niederpreußisch * Formerly spoken in: Prussia , now some scattered speakers in the Americas Luba-Kasai language, Luba-Kasai – Tshiluba * Spoken in: the Democratic Republic of the Congo Luganda language, Luganda – Luganda, LùGáànda, Oluganda * Spoken in: Uganda Luiseño language, Luiseño – Cham'teela * Spoken in: the southern area of the
State of California California is a U.S. state, state in the Western United States, located along the West Coast of the United States, Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is the List of states and territori ...
,
United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 U.S. state, states, a Washington, D.C., federal district, five ma ...
Luo dialect, Luo – Kavirondo or Dholuo * Spoken in: Kenya and Tanzania Luri language, Luri – لری or Lori * Spoken in: Iran ,
Iraq Iraq,; ku, عێراق, translit=Êraq officially the Republic of Iraq, '; ku, کۆماری عێراق, translit=Komarî Êraq is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to Iraq–Turkey border, the north, Iran to Iran–Iraq ...
, Kuwait , Oman , and the United Arab Emirates Luxembourgish – Lëtzebuergesch *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Luxembourg * Recognised Minority Language in: the Belgium, Belgian Communities of Belgium, community of the French Community of Belgium


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Maasai language, Maasai – ɔl Maa * Spoken by: the Kenyan/Tanzanian Maasai people Macedonian language, Macedonian – Mакедонски *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in:
North Macedonia North Macedonia, ; sq, Maqedonia e Veriut, (Macedonia before February 2019), officially the Republic of North Macedonia,, is a country in Southeast Europe. It gained independence in 1991 as one of the successor states of Socialist Feder ...
* Recognised Minority Language in: Albania ,
Romania Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east, a ...
, and Serbia Madurese language, Madurese – Basa Mathura *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: East Java in
Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guine ...
Magahi – मगही * Spoken in: India and Nepal Maguindanao language, Maguindanao – Maguindanao * Spoken in: Maguindanao,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Magar language, Magar – मगर भाषा *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States of India, state of Sikkim Maithili language, Maithili – मैथिली, মৈথিলী *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States and territories of India, state of
Bihar Bihar (; ) is a state in eastern India. It is the 2nd largest state by population in 2019, 12th largest by area of , and 14th largest by GDP in 2021. Bihar borders Uttar Pradesh to its west, Nepal to the north, the northern part of West ...
and Nepal Makassarese language, Makassarese – Basa Mangkasara', ᨅᨔ ᨆᨀᨔᨑ * Spoken in: the southern tip of the
Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guine ...
n Provinces of Indonesia, province of
South Sulawesi South Sulawesi ( id, Sulawesi Selatan) is a province in the southern peninsula of Sulawesi. The Selayar Islands archipelago to the south of Sulawesi is also part of the province. The capital is Makassar. The province is bordered by Central Sul ...
Malagasy language, Malagasy – Malagasy *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Madagascar Malay language, Malay – بهاس ملايو or Bahasa Melayu *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Brunei ,
Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guine ...
, Malaysia , and Singapore Malayalam – മലയാളം *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States and territories of India, state of Kerala and the Indian States and territories of India, territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry Maltese language, Maltese – Malti *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Malta Manchu language, Manchu – * Spoken by: the Manchu people Mandarin Chinese, Mandarin – 國語 * Spoken in: Most of China Manx language, Manx – Gaelg *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Isle of Man Marathi language, Marathi – मराठी *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States and territories of India, state of Maharashtra and the Indian States and territories of India, territories of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli Marshallese language, Marshallese – Ebon, Kajin M̧ajeļ, Kajin Majõl *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Marshall Islands Marwari language, Marwari – मारवाड़ी, مارواڑی * Spoken in: Rajasthan in India Masalit language, Masalit – kana masara * Spoken in: Dar Masalit, Darfur, Republic of the Sudan Meadow Mari language, Meadow Mari – олык марий * Official language in: Mari El ,
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
Meitei language, Meitei – মনিপুরি, মৈতৈলোল্, মৈতৈলোন্, মৈথৈ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States of India, state of Manipur Miami-Illinois language, Miami-Illinois – Myaamia * Spoken in: the Illinois Confederation Michoacán Nahuatl – Pómaro Nahuatl * Spoken in: Mexico Min Chinese, Min – 閩語 or 闽语 * Spoken in: the southeastern area of China Min Bei – 闽北语 * Spoken in: the China, Chinese prefecture-level city of Nanping Min Dong – 閩東語 * Spoken in: the China, Chinese Prefecture-level city, prefecture-level cities of Fuzhou and Ningde Min Nan – 閩南語 or 闽南语 * Spoken in: the southeastern area of China Min Zhong – 闽中话 * Spoken in: the southeastern area of China Mon language, Mon – ဘာသာ မန် * Spoken in: the Myanmar, Myanma delta of the Irrawaddy River Mongolian language, Mongolian – Монгол Хэл, *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the China, Chinese Autonomous regions of the People's Republic of China, autonomous region of Inner Mongolia and Mongolia Montenegrin language, Montenegrin – crnogorski, црногорски *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in:
Montenegro ) , image_map = Europe-Montenegro.svg , map_caption = , image_map2 = , capital = Podgorica , coordinates = , largest_city = capital , official_languages = ...
* Recognised Minority Language in: Albania ,
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina ( sh, / , ), abbreviated BiH () or B&H, sometimes called Bosnia–Herzegovina and often known informally as Bosnia, is a country at the crossroads of south and southeast Europe, located in the Balkans. Bosnia and ...
, and the Serbian Municipalities and cities of Serbia, municipality of Mali Iđoš in the Statistical regions of Serbia, autonomous region of Vojvodina Mor language (Papuan), Mor – ? Spoken * in:
Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guine ...
Muscogee Creek language, Muscogee Creek – Mvskoke, Mvskokē * Spoken in: the American U.S. state, states of Alabama , Florida , Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia , and Oklahoma Musgu language, Musgu – Mulwi * Spoken in: Cameroon and Chad Muskum language, Muskum † – Muzuk * Formerly spoken in: Chad Mussau-Emira language, Mussau-Emira – Mussau-Emira * Spoken in: Mussau Island of St Matthias Islands and Emirau Island, Emira Island part of Papua New Guinea Māori language, Māori – te Reo Māori *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: New Zealand


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Nagumi language, Nagumi † – Gong or Ngong * Formerly spoken in: Cameroon Nahuatl language, Nahuatl – Māsēwallahtōlli, Mexicano, or Nāhuatlahtōlli *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Mexico Naukan Yupik language, Naukan Yupik – ? * Spoken in: Chukotka Autonomous Okrug ,
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
Navajo language, Navajo – Diné bizaad * Spoken on the Navajo Nation Ndyuka language, Ndyuka – * Spoken in: French Guiana and Suriname Nepal Bhasa – नेपाल भाषा *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States of India, state of Sikkim and Nepal Nepali language, Nepali – नेपाली *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian Districts of India, district of the Darjeeling district , the Indian States of India, state of Sikkim , and Nepal New Zealand Sign Language – Sign Language *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: New Zealand Ngbee language, Ngbee † – Lingbee * Formerly spoken in: the Democratic Republic of the Congo Nihali language, Nihali – ? * Spoken in: Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra in India Northern Thai language, Northern Thai – ᨣᩴᩤᨾᩮᩥᩬᨦ * Spoken in: the northern area of Thailand , and some other parts of Southeast Asia Norwegian language, Norwegian – Norsk *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Norway Nuosu language, Nuosu/Yi – ꆈꌠ꒿ * Spoken in: China Nyangia language, Nyangia – Nyang'i * Spoken in: the Republic of Uganda


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Occitan language, Occitan – Occitan *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Spain, Spanish Comarques of Catalonia, comarca of Val d'Aran Odia language, Odia – ଓଡ଼ିଆ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States of India, states of
Jharkhand Jharkhand (; ; ) is a state in eastern India. The state shares its border with the states of West Bengal to the east, Chhattisgarh to the west, Uttar Pradesh to the northwest, Bihar to the north and Odisha to the south. It has an area of . ...
and Odisha Oirat language, Oirat – ᡆᡕᡅᠷᠠᡑ ᡘᡄᠯᡄᠨ * Spoken in:
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
Mongolia and China Oirata language, Oirata – ? * Spoken in:
Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guine ...
Ojibwe language, Ojibwe – ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᒧᐎᓐ * Spoken by: the Ojibwe people Okinawan Japanese – ウチナーヤマトゥグチ * Regional language, Recognised Regional Language in: Japan Old Church Slavonic † – Словѣ́ньскъ Ѩзꙑ́къ, ⰔⰎⰀⰂⰑⰐⰊⰍ * Formerly spoken in: Eastern Europe Old English † – Anglisc, Ænglisc, Englisc, or ᚫᛝᛚᛁᛋᚻ * Formerly spoken in: Scotland and Wales Omotik language, Omotik † – Laamoot * Formerly spoken in: Great Rift Valley, Kenya Onge language, Onge – Öñge * Spoken in: Andaman and Nicobar Islands Ontong Java language, Ontong Java – Luangiua * Spoken in: Ontong Java Atoll, Solomon Islands Oroch language, Oroch – Орочи кэсэни * Spoken in: Khabarovsk Krai ,
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
Orok language, Orok – ульта * Spoken in: Sakhalin Oblast ,
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
Oromo language, Oromo – Afaan Oromoo * Official language in: Oromia Region, Oromia in
Ethiopia Ethiopia, , om, Itiyoophiyaa, so, Itoobiya, ti, ኢትዮጵያ, Ítiyop'iya, aa, Itiyoppiya officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. It shares borders with Eritrea to the Er ...
* Recognised Minority Language in: Kenya Ossetian language, Ossetian – иронау, ирон ӕвзаг * Spoken in North Ossetia–Alania, North Ossetia and South Ossetia Note: Georgia (country), Georgia but there is a dispute with
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
and Georgia (country), Georgia with North Ossetia–Alania, North Ossetia and 2006 South Ossetian independence referendum, South Ossetia is wanting independence.


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Pahari languages, Pahari – पहाड़ी * Spoken in: the Indian States of India, states of Himachal Pradesh,
Jammu and Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir may refer to: * Kashmir, the northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent * Jammu and Kashmir (union territory), a region administered by India as a union territory * Jammu and Kashmir (state), a region administered ...
, Punjab, India, Punjab, Sikkim , Uttarakhand, and West Bengal; Nepal , the Pakistani States of Pakistan, state of Azad Kashmir , and Greater Tibet Palula language, Palula – پالولہ * Spoken in: the Pakistani Districts of Pakistan, district of the Chitral District Pandan Bikol language, Pandan Bikol – Pandanon * Spoken in: Catanduanes,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Pangasinan language, Pangasinan – Pangasinan * Spoken in: Pangasinan,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Paratio language, Paratio † – ? * Spoken in: Brazil Parya language, Parya – Парья * Spoken in: Afghanistan , Tajikistan and Uzbekistan Pashto – پښتو *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Afghanistan * Recognised Minority Language in: Pakistan Pattani Malay – بهاس جاوي, Bahasa Jawi, or ภาษายาวี * Spoken in: the Thailand, Thai Provinces of Thailand, provinces of Narathiwat Province, Narathiwat, Pattani Province, Pattani, Songkhla Province, Songkhla, and Yala Province, Yala Persian language, Persian – فارسی *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Afghanistan , Iran , and Tajikistan Phoenician language, Phoenician † – 𐤃𐤁𐤓𐤉𐤌 𐤊𐤍𐤏𐤍𐤉𐤌 * Formerly spoken in: the Near East Pidgin – ? *Spoken in: Nigeria,
Ghana Ghana (; tw, Gaana, ee, Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in Ghana–Ivory Coast border, the west, Burkina ...
, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea Piman languages, Piman – Tepiman * Spoken in: the State of Arizona,
United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 U.S. state, states, a Washington, D.C., federal district, five ma ...
and the Durango, Free and Sovereign State of Durango, United Mexican States Pipil language, Pipil – Náhuat or Nawat * Spoken in: the El Salvador, Salvadoran cities of San Salvador and Sonsonate, El Salvador, Sonsonate; and the El Salvador, Salvadoran Departments of El Salvador, department of La Libertad Department (El Salvador), La Libertad Pirahã language, Pirahã – xapaitíiso * Spoken in: the Brazilian state of Amazonas . Pitjantjatjara language, Pitjantjatjara – Pitjantjatjara * Spoken in: the northwestern area of the Australian States and territories of Australia, state of South Australia Plautdietsch language, Plautdietsch – Plautdietsch * Spoken in: Eastern Europe, with some scattered speakers in the Americas Polish language, Polish – Język polski, polski, or polszczyzna *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Poland * Recognised Minority Language in: the Czech Republic ,
Romania Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east, a ...
, Slovakia , and
Ukraine Ukraine ( uk, Україна, Ukraïna, ) is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest European country after Russia, which it borders to the east and northeast. Ukraine covers approximately . Prior to the ongoing Russian invas ...
Portuguese language, Portuguese – Português *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Angola , Brazil , Cape Verde , East Timor , Equatorial Guinea , Guinea-Bissau , Macau , Mozambique , Portugal , and São Tomé and Príncipe Punjabi language, Punjabi – पंजाबी, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, or پنجابی *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian Districts of India, federal district of Delhi ; and the Indian States of India, states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, India, Punjab, and West Bengal * Recognised Minority Language in: the Pakistani Administrative units of Pakistan, province of Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab Pu-Xian Min – 興化話 or 莆仙話 * Spoken in: the China, Chinese Counties of the People's Republic of China, county of Xianyou County, Xianyou and the China, Chinese Prefecture-level city, prefecture-level cities of Fuzhou, Putian, and Quanzhou


Q

Quechuan languages, Quechuan – Runasimi * Spoken by: the Quechua people, Quechuan people in Argentina ,
Bolivia , image_flag = Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg , flag_alt = Horizontal tricolor (red, yellow, and green from top to bottom) with the coat of arms of Bolivia in the center , flag_alt2 = 7 × 7 square p ...
, Colombia , Ecuador , and Peru Quinqui language, Quinqui * Spoken in: Spain


R

Raga language, Raga – Hano * Spoken in: the Pentecost Island,
Republic of Vanuatu Vanuatu ( or ; ), officially the Republic of Vanuatu (french: link=no, République de Vanuatu; bi, Ripablik blong Vanuatu), is an island country located in the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago, which is of volcanic origin, is east of no ...
Rajasthani languages, Rajasthani – राजस्थानी * Spoken in: the Indian States of India, state of Rajasthan Rinconada Bikol language, Rinconada – Rinconada * Spoken in: Camarines Sur,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Rohingya language, Rohingya – Rohingya *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Rakhine State Romani language, Romani – Romani Ćhib * Spoken by: the Romani people ; recognised as a minority language in Sweden Romanian language, Romanian – Română *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Moldova ,
Romania Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east, a ...
, Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic , and the Serbian Administrative divisions of Serbia, autonomous province of Vojvodina * Recognised Minority Language in: Hungary , Italy , Serbia , Spain , and
Ukraine Ukraine ( uk, Україна, Ukraïna, ) is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest European country after Russia, which it borders to the east and northeast. Ukraine covers approximately . Prior to the ongoing Russian invas ...
Ramanos language, Ramanos † – ? * Formerly spoken in:
Bolivia , image_flag = Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg , flag_alt = Horizontal tricolor (red, yellow, and green from top to bottom) with the coat of arms of Bolivia in the center , flag_alt2 = 7 × 7 square p ...
Romansh language, Romansh – Rumantsch *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Switzerland Russian language, Russian – Русский *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: List of countries where Russian is an official language, 10 Countries and 4 Organizations * Recognised Minority Language in: List of countries where Russian is an official language, 7 Countries Rusyn language, Rusyn – Русиньский Язык, Русиньска Бесїда *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: The Serbian Administrative divisions of Serbia, autonomous province of Vojvodina * Recognised Minority Language in: Croatia , Poland ,
Romania Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east, a ...
, Serbia , and Slovakia Ruthenian language, Ruthenian † – Руский Языкъ * Formerly spoken in: the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania Rotokas language, Rotokas – Rotokas * Spoken in: Bougainville Island, Bougainville part of Papua New Guinea


S

Sadri language, Sadri – सादरी (नागपुरी), ସାଦ୍ରୀ, সাদরি *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: India Inari Sami language, Sami (Inari) – anarâškielâ * Recognised as a minority language in Finland Kildin Sámi language, Sami (Kildin) – Кӣллт са̄мь кӣлл * Recognised as a minority language in Russia Lule Sami language, Sami (Lule) – julevsámegiella * Recognised as a minority language in Norway, Sweden Northern Sami, Sami (Northern) – davvisámegiella * Recognised as a minority language in Finland, Norway, Sweden Pite Sami language, Sami (Pite) – bidumsámegiella * Recognised as a minority language in Norway, Sweden Skolt Sami language, Sami (Skolt) – sääʹmǩiõll, nuõrttsääʹmǩiõll * Recognised as a minority language in Russia, and formerly spoken in Norway Southern Sami language, Sami (Southern) – åarjelsaemien gïele * Recognised as a minority language in Norway Sami languages, Sámi (Ter) – Са̄мькӣлл, saa´mekiil * A moribund language spoken in Russia Ume Sami language, Sami (Ume) – ubmejensámien giella * Recognised as a minority language in Sweden, and formerly in Norway Samoan language, Samoan – Gagana Sāmoa *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: American Samoa and Samoa Sanskrit – संस्कृतम्, संस्कृता वाक् *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: India Sardinian language, Sardinian – Sardu *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Italy, Italian Regions of Italy, autonomous region of Sardinia * Recognised Minority Language in: Italy Sasak language, Sasak – ᬪᬵᬲᬵᬲᬓ᭄ᬱᬓ᭄ * Spoken in: West Nusa Tenggara ,
Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guine ...
Saurashtra language, Saurashtra – ꢱꣃꢬꢵꢰ꣄ꢜ꣄ꢬꢵ * Spoken in: the Indian States of India, states of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu Scots language, Scots – Scots, Scottis, Scots leid, Lallans * Recognised Minority Language in: Northern Ireland and Scotland Scottish Gaelic – Gàidhlig * Recognised Minority Language in: Scotland Serbian language, Serbian – Српски, Srpski *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in:
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina ( sh, / , ), abbreviated BiH () or B&H, sometimes called Bosnia–Herzegovina and often known informally as Bosnia, is a country at the crossroads of south and southeast Europe, located in the Balkans. Bosnia and ...
and Serbia * Recognised Minority Language in: Croatia , the Czech Republic , Hungary ,
Montenegro ) , image_map = Europe-Montenegro.svg , map_caption = , image_map2 = , capital = Podgorica , coordinates = , largest_city = capital , official_languages = ...
,
North Macedonia North Macedonia, ; sq, Maqedonia e Veriut, (Macedonia before February 2019), officially the Republic of North Macedonia,, is a country in Southeast Europe. It gained independence in 1991 as one of the successor states of Socialist Feder ...
,
Romania Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east, a ...
and Slovakia Serbo-Croatian – srpskohrvatski/српскохрватски, also hrvatskosrpski/хрватскосрпски *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in:
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina ( sh, / , ), abbreviated BiH () or B&H, sometimes called Bosnia–Herzegovina and often known informally as Bosnia, is a country at the crossroads of south and southeast Europe, located in the Balkans. Bosnia and ...
, Croatia ,
Montenegro ) , image_map = Europe-Montenegro.svg , map_caption = , image_map2 = , capital = Podgorica , coordinates = , largest_city = capital , official_languages = ...
Serbia * Recognised Minority Language in: Austria , Czech Republic , Hungary , Italy ,
North Macedonia North Macedonia, ; sq, Maqedonia e Veriut, (Macedonia before February 2019), officially the Republic of North Macedonia,, is a country in Southeast Europe. It gained independence in 1991 as one of the successor states of Socialist Feder ...
,
Romania Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east, a ...
and Slovakia Serer language, Serer – Seereer, Seereer-Siin * Spoken in: the Republic of the Gambia and the Republic of Senegal Shan language, Shan – လိၵ်ႈတႆး * Spoken in: the Burma, Myanmar States of Myanmar, states of the Kachin State and the Shan State and by the Shan people Shanghaiese – 上海闲话 * Spoken in: the China, Chinese Direct-controlled municipalities of the People's Republic of China, municipality of Shanghai Sherpa language – शेर्पा, ཤེར་པཱ། *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States of India, state of Sikkim Shona language, Shona – Shona *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Zimbabwe Sicilian language, Sicilian – Sicilianu * Spoken in: the Italy, Italian Regions of Italy, region of Apulia , Calabria , Campania ; the Italy, Italian Comunes of Italy, comune of Leece ; Malta ; and the Italy, Italian Autonomous regions with special statute, autonomous region of Sicily Sikkimese language, Sikkimese – འབྲས་ལྗོངས་ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States of India, state of Sikkim Sindhi language, Sindhi – سنڌي *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: India and the Pakistani Administrative units of Pakistan, province of Sindh Sinhala language, Sinhala – සිංහල *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Sri Lanka Slovak language, Slovak – Slovenčina *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Slovakia , and the Serbian Administrative divisions of Serbia, autonomous province of Vojvodina * Recognised Minority Language in: the Czech Republic , Hungary and
Ukraine Ukraine ( uk, Україна, Ukraïna, ) is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest European country after Russia, which it borders to the east and northeast. Ukraine covers approximately . Prior to the ongoing Russian invas ...
Slovene language, Slovene – Slovenščina *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Slovenia * Recognised Minority Language in: Austria , Hungary , and Italy Somali language, Somali – اللغة الصومالية, Af-Soomaali *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Somalia * Recognised Minority Language in: Djibouti and
Ethiopia Ethiopia, , om, Itiyoophiyaa, so, Itoobiya, ti, ኢትዮጵያ, Ítiyop'iya, aa, Itiyoppiya officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. It shares borders with Eritrea to the Er ...
Sorani – سۆرانی, Soranî * Spoken in: Iran and
Iraq Iraq,; ku, عێراق, translit=Êraq officially the Republic of Iraq, '; ku, کۆماری عێراق, translit=Komarî Êraq is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to Iraq–Turkey border, the north, Iran to Iran–Iraq ...
Sotho language, Sotho – Sesotho *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Lesotho and South Africa Southern Quechua * Spoken in:
Bolivia , image_flag = Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg , flag_alt = Horizontal tricolor (red, yellow, and green from top to bottom) with the coat of arms of Bolivia in the center , flag_alt2 = 7 × 7 square p ...
, Peru , Chile and Argentina Spanish language, Spanish – Español *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: List of countries where Spanish is an official language, 21 countries, 6 dependant entities, and 23 international organisations Stellingwerfs language, Stellingwarfs – Stellingwerfs * Spoken in: the
Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ...
Sundanese language, Sundanese – ᮘᮞ ᮞᮥᮔ᮪ᮓ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the
Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guine ...
n Provinces of Indonesia, province of
West Java West Java ( id, Jawa Barat, su, ᮏᮝ ᮊᮥᮜᮧᮔ᮪, romanized ''Jawa Kulon'') is a province of Indonesia on the western part of the island of Java, with its provincial capital in Bandung. West Java is bordered by the province of Bante ...
Sumerian language, Sumerian † – 𒅴𒂠 (''EME.G̃IR15'') * Was spoken in: Southern Iraq and Southeastern Iran *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the India Surajpuri language, Surajpuri – सुरजापुरी, সুরজাপুরী *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: India Susuami language, Susuami – ? * Spoken in: Morobe Province , Papua New Guinea Swahili language, Swahili – Kiswahili *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Kenya , Tanzania , and Uganda Swedish language, Swedish – Svenska *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Finland and Sweden Swiss German – Schwyzerdütsch * Spoken in: the Austrian States of Austria, state of Vorarlberg , the Italy, Italian Regions of Italy, regions of the Aosta Valley and Piedmont , Liechtenstein , and Switzerland Sylheti language, Sylheti – ছিলটী, সিলেটী * Spoken in: the Bangladeshi Divisions of Bangladesh, division of Greater Sylhet ; the Indian States of India, state of Assam's Barak Valley ; and the Indian States of India, state of Tripura


T

Taa language, Taa – ǃXóõ * Spoken in: Ghanzi District, Ghanzi , Kgalagadi District, Kgalagadi , Kweneng District, Kweneng , Southern District (Botswana), Southern Districts and Hardap Region, Hardap Tagalog language, Tagalog – ᜏᜒᜃᜅ᜔ ᜆᜄᜎᜓᜄ᜔, Wikang Tagalog *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Tahitian language, Tahitian – Reo Mā'ohi, Reo Tahiti * Spoken in: the French Polynesian area of the Society Islands Tai Dam language, Tai Dam – ꪺꪕꪒꪾ * Spoken in: the China, Chinese Counties of the People's Republic of China, county of the Jinping Miao, Yao, and Dai Autonomous County Khün language, Tai Khün – ไทเขิน * Spoken in: Shan State, Republic of the Union of Myanmar and the Kingdom of Thailand Tai Lü language, Tai Lü – ᦑᦺᦟᦹᧉ * Spoken in:
Yunnan Province Yunnan , () is a landlocked province in the southwest of the People's Republic of China. The province spans approximately and has a population of 48.3 million (as of 2018). The capital of the province is Kunming. The province borders the C ...
,
People's Republic of China China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, most populous country, with a Population of China, population exceeding 1.4 billion, sli ...
Tai Nüa language, Tai Nüa – ᥖᥭᥰᥖᥬᥳᥑᥨᥒᥰ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture,
People's Republic of China China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, most populous country, with a Population of China, population exceeding 1.4 billion, sli ...
Tajik language, Tajik – Тоҷикӣ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Tajikistan Tamang language, Tamang – तामाङ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Sikkim,
Republic of India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...
and the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal Tamil language, Tamil – தமிழ் *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States of India, states of Tamil Nadu, Union Territory, union territories of Pondicherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Sri Lanka , Republic of Singapore * Recognised Minority Language in: Malaysia Tangut language, Tangut † – * Formerly the
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Tangut Empire (Western Xia) Tatar language, Tatar – تاتارچا, Tatarça, Tатарча *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Republic of Tatarstan,
Russian Federation Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia North Asia or Northern Asia, also referred to as Siberia, is the northern region of Asia, which is defined in geographic ...
Tausug language, Tausug – Bahasa Sūg * Spoken in: Sulu,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Telugu language, Telugu – తెలుగు *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States and union territories of India, states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and town of Yanam Tepes language, Tepes – Soo * Spoken in: the Republic of Uganda Teribe language, Teribe – Naso, Norteño, Quequexque, Teribe, Tiribi, or Térraba * Spoken in: the Costa Rican Provinces of Costa Rica, provinces of Limón Province, Limón and Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas , and the Panamanian Provinces of Panama, provinces of Bocas del Toro Province, Bocas del Toro and Chiriquí Province, Chiriquí Tetum language, Tetum – Lia-Tetun *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste * Recognised Minority Language in: East Nusa Tenggara,
Republic of Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guinea. ...
Terengganu Malay, Terengganu – Ccakak Tranung * Spoken in: Terengganu Thai language, Thai – ภาษาไทย *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Kingdom of Thailand Standard Tibetan, Tibetan – དབུས་སྐད་ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Tibet Autonomous Region,
People's Republic of China China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, most populous country, with a Population of China, population exceeding 1.4 billion, sli ...
and Upper Mustang, Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal Tigrinya language, Tigrinya – ትግርኛ *
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in: the State of Eritrea and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Tobagonian Creole – ? * Spoken in: Tobago part of Trinidad and Tobago Tofa language, Tofa – Тоъфа дыл * Spoken in: Irkutsk Oblast ,
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Tok Pisin – Tok Pisin *
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in: the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Tongan language, Tongan – Lea faka-Tonga *
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in: the Kingdom of Tonga Tongva language, Tongva † – Gabrielino * Formerly spoken in: the City of Los Angeles ,
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Trinidadian Creole – ? * Spoken in: Trinidad in Trinidad and Tobago Tsez language, Tsez – Цез Мец, Цезяс Мец * Spoken in: the Republic of Dagestan,
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Tswana language, Tswana – Setswana *
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in: the Republic of Botswana , the Republic of South Africa , and the Republic of Zimbabwe Tuareg language, Tuareg – Tamahaq, Tamajaq, Tamasheq, or ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵌⴰⵆ * Recognised Minority Language in: the Republic of Mali and the Republic of Niger Tunica language, Tunica – Luhchi Yoroni * Spoken in: the Louisiana, United States, United States of America Tunisian Arabic – تونسي * Spoken in: Tunisia Turkish language, Turkish – Türkçe *
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in:
Turkey Turkey ( tr, Türkiye ), officially the Republic of Türkiye ( tr, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, links=no ), is a list of transcontinental countries, transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolia, Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with ...
, Northern Cyprus And Cyprus * Spoken in: the Bosnia And Herzegovina . Greece .
Iraq Iraq,; ku, عێراق, translit=Êraq officially the Republic of Iraq, '; ku, کۆماری عێراق, translit=Komarî Êraq is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to Iraq–Turkey border, the north, Iran to Iran–Iraq ...
.
Kosovo Kosovo ( sq, Kosova or ; sr-Cyrl, Косово ), officially the Republic of Kosovo ( sq, Republika e Kosovës, links=no; sr, Република Косово, Republika Kosovo, links=no), is a partially recognised state in Southeast Eur ...
.
North Macedonia North Macedonia, ; sq, Maqedonia e Veriut, (Macedonia before February 2019), officially the Republic of North Macedonia,, is a country in Southeast Europe. It gained independence in 1991 as one of the successor states of Socialist Feder ...
.
Romania Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east, a ...
. Bulgaria . Syria .
Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ...
. Belgium .
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Turkmen language, Turkmen – Türkmençe or Türkmen dili *
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in: Turkmenistan * Recognised Minority Language in: Afghanistan Tulu language, Tulu – ತುಳು ಬಾಸೆ, തുളു ബാസെ, or * Spoken in: the Indian States and union territories of India, states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Maharashtra Tumpoon language, Tumpoon – ? * Spoken in: Cambodia Tübatulabal language, Tübatulabal – Pakaːnil * Spoken in: California Tuvan language, Tuvan – тыва дыл * Spoken in: Tuva


U

Ubykh language, Ubykh † – twaxəbza * Formerly spoken in:
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Uduk language, Uduk – Tw'ampa or T'wampa * Spoken in: the South Sudan, Federal Democratic Republic of South Sudan and the Republic of the Sudan Ukrainian language, Ukrainian – Українська *
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in: the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic and
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* Recognised Minority Language in:
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina ( sh, / , ), abbreviated BiH () or B&H, sometimes called Bosnia–Herzegovina and often known informally as Bosnia, is a country at the crossroads of south and southeast Europe, located in the Balkans. Bosnia and ...
, the Republic of Croatia , the Czech Republic , Hungary , the Republic of Moldova , the Republic of Poland ,
Romania Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east, a ...
, the
Republic of Serbia Serbia (, ; Serbian language, Serbian: , , ), officially the Republic of Serbia (Serbian language, Serbian: , , ), is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe, Southeastern and Central Europe, situated at the crossroads of the Pannonian Bas ...
, and the Slovak Republic Upper Sorbian language, Upper Sorbian – Hornjoserbsce * Spoken in: the State of Saxony in
Germany Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG),, is a country in Central Europe. It is the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany lies between the Baltic and North Sea to the north and the Alps to the sou ...
Urdu – اُردُو *
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in: the
Islamic Republic of Pakistan Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 243 million people, and has the world's second-lar ...
and the Indian States and union territories of India, states of
Bihar Bihar (; ) is a state in eastern India. It is the 2nd largest state by population in 2019, 12th largest by area of , and 14th largest by GDP in 2021. Bihar borders Uttar Pradesh to its west, Nepal to the north, the northern part of West ...
, Delhi,
Jammu and Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir may refer to: * Kashmir, the northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent * Jammu and Kashmir (union territory), a region administered by India as a union territory * Jammu and Kashmir (state), a region administered ...
,
Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh (; , 'Northern Province') is a state in northern India. With over 200 million inhabitants, it is the most populated state in India as well as the most populous country subdivision in the world. It was established in 1950 ...
,
Jharkhand Jharkhand (; ; ) is a state in eastern India. The state shares its border with the states of West Bengal to the east, Chhattisgarh to the west, Uttar Pradesh to the northwest, Bihar to the north and Odisha to the south. It has an area of . ...
, West Bengal, and Telangana Uspanteco – uspantek * Spoken in: Guatemala Uyghur language, Uyghur – ئۇيغۇر تىلى *
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in: the China, Chinese Autonomous regions of China, autonomous region of Xinjiang and Recognised Minority Language of Kazakhstan Uzbek language, Uzbek – اوزبیک, Ўзбек, Oʻzbek *
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in: the Republic of Uzbekistan


V

Vaagri Booli language, Vaagri Booli – ஃஅக்கிபிக்கி * Spoken in: Tamil Nadu , Andhra Pradesh , Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry , Karnataka, , Maharashtra , and all in India Vai language, Vai – ꕙꔤ * Spoken in:
Liberia Liberia (), officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the West African coast. It is bordered by Sierra Leone to its northwest, Guinea to its north, Ivory Coast to its east, and the Atlantic Ocean to its south and southwest. It ...
and
Sierra Leone Sierra Leone,)]. officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the southwest coast of West Africa. It is bordered by Liberia to the southeast and Guinea surrounds the northern half of the nation. Covering a total area of , Sierra ...
Valencian – Valencià *
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in: the Spain, Spanish Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of Valencian Community, Valencia Vedda language, Vedda – ? * Spoken in: Uva Province of Sri Lanka Venda language, Venda – Tshivenḓa *
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in: the Republic of South Africa and the Republic of Zimbabwe Venetian language, Venetian – Vèneto *
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in: the Italy, Italian Regions of Italy, region of Veneto Vietnamese language, Vietnamese – Tiếng Việt Nam *
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in: the Socialist Republic of Vietnam * Recognised Minority Language in: the Czech Republic Vincentian Creole – Naygar (meaning people not Vincentian Creole) * Spoken in: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Vlax Romani language, Vlax Romani – řomani čhib * Generally spoken in: Southeastern Europe Volapük – Volapük * International auxiliary language, International language invented by Johann Martin Schleyer Votic language, Votic – Vaddja * Spoken in: Ingria in
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Võro language, Võro – Võro Kiil * Spoken in: Southern Estonia


W

Walloon language, Walloon – Walon * Spoken in: the Belgium, Belgian Communities, regions and language areas of Belgium, region of Wallonia Warlpiri language, Warlpiri – Warlpiri * Spoken in: the Australian Northern Territory Welsh language, Welsh – Cymraeg *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the United Kingdom, British country of Wales * Recognised Minority Language in: the Argentine Republic and the United Kingdom Itelmen language, Western Itelmen – итэнмэн * Spoken in: Kamchatka Krai in
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
West Frisian language, West Frisian – Frysk *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Netherlands, Dutch Provinces of the Netherlands, province of Friesland Wintu language, Wintu – wintʰuːh * Spoken in: California Wolof language, Wolof – Wolof * Spoken in: the Republic of the Gambia , the Islamic Republic of Mauritania , and the Republic of Senegal Wu Chinese, Wu – 吴方言 * Spoken in: the southern region of the China, Chinese Provinces of China, province of Jiangsu, the entire Provinces of China, province of Zhejiang, and the Direct-controlled municipalities of China, municipality of Shanghai


X

Xaracuu language, Xaracuu – Kanala, Xârâcùù * Spoken in: the France, French Overseas France, special collectivity of New Caledonia Xhosa language, Xhosa – isiXhosa *
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in: the Republic of South Africa and the Republic of Zimbabwe Xiang Chinese, Xiang – 湘语 * Spoken in: the northern region of the China, Chinese Provinces of China, province of Guangxi and the central and southwestern regions of the Provinces of China, province of Hunan Xibe language, Xibe – * Spoken in: the China, Chinese Autonomous regions of China, autonomous region of Xinjiang Xukuru language, Xucuru † – ? * Formerly spoken in: Brazil Xiriâna † – Bahwana * Formerly spoken in: Brazil


Y

Yapese language, Yapese – Yapese * Spoken in: the Federated States of Micronesia, Micronesian island of Yap Yakut language, Yakut – Саха тыла * Official language in: Yakutia or Sakha in
Russia Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eigh ...
Yanesha' language, Yanesha' – Yanešač̣ * Spoken in: the Peruvian department of Department of Pasco, Pasco Yiddish – ייִדיש *
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in: the
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n Jewish Autonomous Oblast * Recognised as a minority language in
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina ( sh, / , ), abbreviated BiH () or B&H, sometimes called Bosnia–Herzegovina and often known informally as Bosnia, is a country at the crossroads of south and southeast Europe, located in the Balkans. Bosnia and ...
, the State of Israel , the
Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ...
, the Republic of Poland ,
Romania Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east, a ...
, the Kingdom of Sweden , and
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Yoruba language, Yoruba – Èdè Yorùbá *
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in: the
Federal Republic of Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of G ...
Yuchi language, Yuchi – Tsoyaha * Spoken in: Oklahoma Yue Chinese, Yue – 粵語, 粤语, 廣東話, or 广东话 * Spoken in: the China, Chinese Provinces of China, province of Guangdong and the Autonomous regions of China, autonomous region of Guangxi


Z

ISO 639:zag, Zaghawa – Beria * Spoken in: Sudan and Chad Zaza language, Zaza – Zazaki * Spoken in: Tunceli Province, Tunceli , Bingöl Province, Bingöl and parts of Elazığ Province, Elazığ , Erzincan Province, Erzincan and Diyarbakır Province, Diyarbakır Zulu language, Zulu – isiZulu *
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in: the Republic of South Africa Zuni language, Zuni – Shiwi’ma * Spoken in: New Mexico and Arizona in the
United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 U.S. state, states, a Washington, D.C., federal district, five ma ...
Zhuang language, Zuojiang Zhuang – 話僮 * Spoken in: the China, Chinese Autonomous regions of China, autonomous region of Guangxi Zyphe Chin – ? * Spoken in: Chin State and India


Alphabets and scripts

† = Extinct dialect


'

'Phags-pa script, 'Phags-pa † – * Formerly Used in: the
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, the
Republic of India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...
, Mongolia , and Greater Tibet


A–M

Abkhaz alphabet, Abkhaz – Aҧсшәа * Used in: the Republic of Abkhazia and the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Georgia (country), Georgia Anglo-Saxon runes, Anglo-Saxon † – ᚠᚢᚦᚩᚱᚳ * Formerly Used in: Anglo-Saxon England Armenian Alphabet – Հայկական Այբուբեն * Used in: Armenia , the Republic of Cyprus , the Islamic Republic of Iran , Republic of Artsakh, Artsakh , the Republic of Poland ,
Romania Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east, a ...
, and the
United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 U.S. state, states, a Washington, D.C., federal district, five ma ...
Avestan alphabet, Avestan – 𐬆𐬬𐬈𐬯𐬙𐬆𐬥 * Spoken on: the Eastern
Iranian Plateau The Iranian plateau or Persian plateau is a geological feature in Western Asia, Central Asia, and South Asia. It comprises part of the Eurasian Plate and is wedged between the Arabian Plate and the Indian Plate; situated between the Zagros ...
Basahan † – Guhit * Used in:
Bicol Region Bicol, known formally as the Bicol Region or colloquially as Bicolandia ( bcl, Rehiyon kan Bikol; Rinconada Bikol: ''Rehiyon ka Bikol''; Waray Sorsogon, Masbateño: ''Rehiyon san Bikol''; tl, Rehiyon ng Bikol), is an administrative region o ...
,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Baybayin † – ᜊᜌ᜔ᜊᜌᜒᜈ᜔ * Used in: the
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Bopomofo – ㄓㄨˋ ㄧㄣ ㄈㄨˊ ㄏㄠˋ * Used in: the
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Borama alphabet, Borama – 𐒄𐒋𐒦𐒩𐒗𐒓 * Used in: the Federal Republic of Somalia Braille – ⠃⠗⠁⠊⠇⠑ * Braille is a tactile writing system, versions of which are used for many different languages and also used for the blind. Carian alphabets, Carian – 𐊴𐊠𐊥𐊹𐊠𐊵 * Formerly used in: Western Anatolia Deseret alphabet, Deseret – 𐐔𐐯𐑅𐐨𐑉𐐯𐐻 * The Deseret alphabet is a Mormon liturgical language, liturgical script Glagolitic alphabet, Glagolitic † – Кѷрїлловица, ⰍⱛⰓⰊⰎⰎⰑⰂⱄⰜⰀ * Formerly used by: the Middle Ages, Middle Age Slavic people Hanunó'o alphabet, Hanunó'o – ᜱᜨᜳᜨᜳᜢ * Used in:
Mindoro Mindoro is the seventh largest and eighth-most populous island in the Philippines. With a total land area of 10,571 km2 ( 4,082 sq.mi ) and has a population of 1,408,454 as of 2020 census. It is located off the southwestern coast of Luz ...
,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Kayah Li alphabet, Kayah Li – ꤊꤢꤛꤢꤟ ꤜꤤ * Used in: the Kayah State, Kayah, Republic of the Union of Myanmar Kulitan alphabet, Kulitan – * Used in: Pampanga,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Mandombe alphabet, Mandombe – Mandombe * Used in: Western Africa


N–T

N'Ko alphabet, N'Ko – ߒߞߏ * Used in: Guinea and Ivory Coast Osmanya alphabet, Osmanya – 𐒋𐒘𐒈𐒑𐒛𐒒𐒕𐒀 * Used in: the Federal Republic of Somalia Runes, Runic † – ᚱᚢᚾᛟ * Formerly Used by: 2nd Century Germanic tribes, Germanics Shavian alphabet, Shavian – 𐑖𐑱𐑝𐑾𐑯 * Invented by Ronald Kingsley Read as an alternative phonetic alphabet to the English language. Siddhaṃ alphabet, Siddhaṃ – 𑖭𑖰𑖟𑖿𑖠𑖽 * Used in: Central Asia, Japan Tagbanwa alphabet, Tagbanwa – ᝦᝪᝨᝯ * Used in: Palawan,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Tai Tham alphabet, Tai Tham – ᨲ᩠ᩅᩫᨾᩮᩬᩥᨦ * Used in: Southeast Asia † = Extinct alphabet or Script


Dialects


ǂ

ǂAkhoe dialect, ǂAkhoe – ǂAkhoe Haiǁom * Spoken in: Angola , Botswana , Namibia , and South Africa


A–K

Gheg Albanian, Albanian (Gheg) – gegnisht * Spoken in: Albania Tosk Albanian, Albanian (Tosk) – toskërisht * Spoken in: Albania Amoy dialect, Amoy – 廈門話 or 厦门话 * Spoken in: the southern area of the China, Chinese Provinces of China, province of Fujian Eastern Armenian language, Armenian (Eastern) – Արևելահայերեն * Spoken in: Armenia Western Armenian language, Armenian (Western) – Արեւմտահայերէն * Spoken by: the Armenian diaspora, Armenian Diaspora Fuzhou dialect, Fuzhou – 平話 or 福州話 * Spoken in: East Asia Hazaragi dialect, Hazāragī – هزارگی * Spoken in: Afghanistan , Iran , and Pakistan Hokkien – 福佬話 * Spoken in: the southern area of the China, Chinese Provinces of China, province of Fujian , Taiwan , and in Southeast Asia Kwanyama dialect, Kwanyama – Oshikwanyama * Spoken in: Angola and Namibia


M–T

Meänkieli dialects, Meänkieli – Meänkieli * Recognised Minority Language in: Kingdom of Sweden Monégasque dialect, Monégasque – Munegascu * Spoken in: Monaco New Zealand English, Māori English – Māori English * Spoken in: New Zealand Ningbo dialect, Ningbo – 寧波閒話 * Spoken in: the China, Chinese Sub-provincial divisions in the People's Republic of China, sub-provincial division of Ningbo Pothohari dialect, Pothohari – پوٹھوهاری or پوٹھواری * Spoken in: the Pakistani States of Pakistan, state of Azad Kashmir Quanzhou dialect, Quanzhou – 泉州話 * Spoken in: the southern area of the China, Chinese Provinces of China, province of Fujian Sapudi language, Sapudi – Bhâsa Sapudi * Spoken in: Sapudi Island,
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Saraiki language, Saraiki – سرائیکی, ਸਰਾਇਕੀ, सराइकी * Spoken in: the Pakistani Provinces of Pakistan, province of Bahawalpur South Punjab Seroa dialect, Seroa † – ǃGãǃne, ǁKuǁe * Formerly spoken in: Lesotho and South Africa {{flagicon, South Africa *(Seroa is a "click language".) Teochew dialect, Teochew – 潮州話 * Spoken by: the China, Chinese Teochew people


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See also

*Language *Lists of extinct languages *Lists of languages *Official languages of the United Nations, Official languages of the UN (United Nations)


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Language names
— A similar list of "autoglottonyms" on ''omniglot.com.'' Retrieved 2017-01-07.

— Another such list on ''geonames.de.'' Retrieved 2017-01-07. Lists of languages, Names Lists of names, Language Language naming