Friulian is a Romance language spoken primarily in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy. It is part of the Rhaeto-Romance group, which also includes Ladin and Romansh. Friulian has its own distinct grammar and vocabulary, influenced by neighboring languages such as Italian and Slovenian. The language is recognized as a minority language in Italy and has been granted some degree of protection and promotion. Efforts to preserve and revitalize Friulian include education in schools and the publication of literature and media in the language.