The Altaic languages are a proposed language family that includes several languages spoken across Central Asia and parts of Eastern Europe. This group primarily consists of three main branches: Turkic, Mongolic, and Tungusic languages. Some linguists also include the Korean and Japanese languages in this family, although this is debated. These languages share certain grammatical features and vocabulary, suggesting a historical connection.
Speakers of Altaic languages can be found in countries like Turkey, Mongolia, and Russia. The Turkic languages, for example, include widely spoken languages such as Turkish and Azerbaijani. Understanding these languages helps in studying the rich cultural and historical ties among the peoples of