The Estonian language is a Finno-Ugric language, primarily spoken in Estonia. It is closely related to Finnish and distantly related to Hungarian. With around 1.1 million speakers, it is the official language of Estonia and is known for its unique vowel harmony and extensive use of cases. Estonian has a rich history influenced by various cultures, including German, Swedish, and Russian. The language uses the Latin alphabet, consisting of 27 letters. Its grammar is characterized by a complex system of noun cases, which helps convey meaning and relationships between words in sentences.