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 French and Sardinian. Corsican is recognized as a regional language and has several dialects, including Northern Corsican and Southern Corsican. Corsican has a rich oral tradition and is used in various cultural expressions, such as music and poetry. Efforts have been made to promote and preserve the language, especially in education and media, to ensure its survival amid the dominance of French.