Daco-Romanian is a Romance language primarily spoken in Romania and Moldova. It evolved from the Latin spoken by the Romanized population of the region during the Roman Empire, incorporating elements from Slavic, Hungarian, and Turkish due to historical interactions. As the most widely spoken dialect of Romanian, Daco-Romanian serves as the foundation for the standard language. It is characterized by its unique phonetic and grammatical features, which distinguish it from other Romance languages, making it an essential part of the cultural identity of the Romanian people.