The Montenegrin language is a South Slavic language primarily spoken in Montenegro. It is part of the Serbo-Croatian language group and shares similarities with Serbian, Croatian, and Bosnian. Montenegrin is recognized as an official language in Montenegro and is used in government, education, and media. Montenegrin has two main dialects: Ekavian and Ijekavian. The language uses both the Latin and Cyrillic alphabets, with the Latin script being more commonly used. Montenegrin also incorporates unique phonetic and lexical features that distinguish it from its regional counterparts, reflecting the country's cultural identity.