Karelian
Also known as: Karjala
A Finnic Uralic language spoken across the Republic of Karelia in Russia and adjacent parts of eastern Finland. Closely related to Finnish but distinct enough to be classified as a separate language.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Karelian?
Karelian is a dialect of Karelian.
Which region is Karelian associated with?
Karelian is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Karelian known by other names?
Yes — Karelian is also referred to as Karjala.