Valencian language facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Valencian |
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| Pronunciation | or | |||
| Native to | Spain | |||
| Region | Valencia, Murcia (Carche) See also geographic distribution of Catalan |
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| Ethnicity | Valencians | |||
| Native speakers | 2.4 million (2004) | |||
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Indo-European
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| Writing system | Catalan orthography (Latin script) | |||
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| Official language in | In Spain:  Valencian Community |
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| Regulated by | Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua | |||
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Valencian (valencià) is the official name for the language spoken in the Valencian Community in Spain. It is also known as Catalan (català) in other places. These include Catalonia, Aragon, and the Balearic Islands in Spain. It is also spoken in Andorra, southern France (Roussillon), and the Italian city of Alghero on the island of Sardinia.
In the world of language studies, "Valencian" also points to a special way of speaking. This unique style is found in central and southern Valencia. It has become well-known within the larger Catalan language family.
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Where is Valencian Spoken?
Valencian is mainly spoken in the Valencian Community. This area is located on the eastern coast of Spain. It is the traditional language of this region.
Valencian and Catalan: What's the Difference?
Valencian and Catalan are two names for the same language. Think of it like American English and British English. They are the same language but have different names and some small differences in how they are spoken or written. In the Valencian Community, people call it Valencian. In other areas like Catalonia, it is called Catalan.
Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua
The Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua is an important organization. It is responsible for making rules for the Valencian language. This group ensures the language is used correctly. They also help keep the language alive and strong.
Images for kids
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This map shows the main ways Catalan is spoken. Valencian is part of the Western Catalan group.
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Employees demonstrate in front of the RTVV headquarters in Burjassot on the day it closed.
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This map shows how Valencian and Catalan languages changed over time in southwest Europe.
See also
In Spanish: Idioma valenciano para niños
