The Corsican language is a Romance language spoken primarily on the island of Corsica, which is a region of France. It is closely related to Italian, particularly the Tuscan dialect, and has influences from Sardinian and French. Corsican is recognized as a regional language and has various dialects, including Northern Corsican and Southern Corsican. Corsican has a rich oral tradition and is used in everyday communication, literature, and music. Efforts have been made to promote and preserve the language, especially in education and media, as it faces challenges from the dominance of French. The language is an important part of Corsican identity and culture.