The Azerbaijani language is a member of the Turkic language family, primarily spoken in Azerbaijan and parts of Iran. It has two main dialects: North Azerbaijani, used in Azerbaijan, and South Azerbaijani, spoken in Iran. The language uses the Latin alphabet, which was adopted in the 1990s, replacing the Cyrillic script that was used during the Soviet era. Azerbaijani is known for its rich literary tradition and is the official language of Azerbaijan. It has borrowed words from various languages, including Persian, Arabic, and Russian, reflecting the country's diverse history and cultural influences.