A distinctive Persian dialect of the Hazara people, with its own verb forms, vocabulary, and cultural identity rooted in central Afghanistan.
- Spoken in
- Approximate centre
- 34.20°, 67.00°
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Hazaragi vs Herati
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Herati Persian · Herati Dari · Herātī
The Dari of Herat and the Hari Rud valley in western Afghanistan. Transitional between Kabuli Dari and the Khorasani Persian of north-eastern Iran, with strong Iranian features in vocalism and lexicon. Around two million speakers.
- Spoken in
- Speakers (approx.)
- 2,000,000
- Approximate centre
- 34.34°, 62.20°
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