Northern Corsican is a dialect of the Corsican language, primarily spoken in the northern regions of Corsica, an island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is part of the Italo-Dalmatian group of Romance languages and shares similarities with both Italian and French. This dialect features unique phonetic and lexical characteristics that distinguish it from Southern Corsican. Northern Corsican is influenced by the island's history and geography, reflecting the diverse cultures that have inhabited Corsica over the centuries. Efforts are ongoing to preserve and promote the use of this dialect among younger generations.