Italian speakers are individuals who communicate using the Italian language, a Romance language primarily spoken in Italy. It is also an official language in Switzerland, San Marino, and Vatican City. With around 85 million speakers worldwide, Italian is known for its melodic and expressive qualities. The majority of Italian speakers reside in Italy, where regional dialects add to the richness of the language. Italian is also widely studied as a second language, particularly in Europe and North America, due to its cultural significance in art, music, and cuisine.