The Croatian language is a South Slavic language primarily spoken in Croatia. It is the official language of the country and is used by approximately 5 million people. Croatian is written in the Latin script and has a rich literary tradition, with influences from various languages due to historical interactions. Croatian is closely related to Serbian and Bosnian, forming a dialect continuum known as Serbo-Croatian. The language has several regional dialects, including Štokavian, Kajkavian, and Chakavian. Croatian is recognized for its distinct vocabulary and pronunciation, reflecting the country's cultural heritage and history.