The standard Persian variety spoken in Iran, with a rich literary tradition rooted in classical poetry and modern expression.
- Spoken in
- Speakers (approx.)
- 70,000,000
- Approximate centre
- 32.43°, 53.69°
Compare two dialects of Persian side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.
The standard Persian variety spoken in Iran, with a rich literary tradition rooted in classical poetry and modern expression.
A distinctive Persian dialect of the Hazara people, with its own verb forms, vocabulary, and cultural identity rooted in central Afghanistan.
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