The Chamorro language is the native language of the Chamorro people, who are the indigenous inhabitants of the Mariana Islands, including Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. It belongs to the Austronesian language family and has influences from various languages due to historical interactions, including Spanish and English. Chamorro is primarily spoken in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, where it is recognized as an official language alongside English. Efforts are ongoing to revitalize and preserve the language, as it faces challenges from declining numbers of speakers and the dominance of English in education and media.