Northern Sami is a language spoken by the Northern Sami people, primarily in parts of Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It is one of the official languages of Finland and is recognized as a minority language in Norway and Sweden. Northern Sami belongs to the Uralic language family, which also includes languages like Finnish and Hungarian. The language has a rich oral tradition and is used in various cultural expressions, including music and storytelling. Efforts are ongoing to promote and preserve Northern Sami, especially in education and media, to ensure its survival for future generations.