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°
Dialect comparison
Farsi vs Tajik
Compare two dialects of Persian side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.
The Persian variety spoken in Tajikistan, written in Cyrillic script with unique vocabulary influenced by Central Asia.
- Spoken in
- Speakers (approx.)
- 8,000,000
- Approximate centre
- 38.86°, 71.28°
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