Словацька, or Slovak, is a West Slavic language primarily spoken in Slovakia. It is the official language of the country and is used by the majority of its population. Slovak is closely related to Czech and Polish, sharing many similarities in vocabulary and grammar. The language uses the Latin alphabet, consisting of 46 letters, including special characters like č, š, and ž. Slovak has a rich literary tradition and is known for its distinct dialects, which can vary significantly across different regions of Slovakia.