イタリア語 (Italian) is a Romance language that originated from Latin, primarily spoken in イタリア (Italy) and parts of スイス (Switzerland). It is known for its melodic and rhythmic qualities, making it a popular choice for music and opera. Italian is the official language of Italy and is also used in some regions of サンマリノ (San Marino) and バチカン市 (Vatican City). With approximately 85 million speakers worldwide, イタリア語 has influenced many other languages and cultures. It is the language of renowned literary figures such as ダンテ・アリギエーリ (Dante Alighieri) and アレッサンドロ・マンゾーニ (Alessandro Manzoni), contributing significantly to European literature and art.