Catalan
Also known as: Català
A Western Romance language, official in Andorra and co-official across Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and the Valencian Community of Spain. Around 10 million speakers, with strong literary tradition since the medieval period.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Catalan?
Catalan is a dialect of Catalan.
Where is Catalan spoken?
Catalan is primarily spoken in France.
Which region is Catalan associated with?
Catalan is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Catalan known by other names?
Yes — Catalan is also referred to as Català.