The Tungusic languages are a group of languages spoken primarily in northeastern Asia, particularly in regions of Siberia and Manchuria. They belong to the larger Altaic language family, which also includes Turkic and Mongolic languages. Notable Tungusic languages include Evenki, Manchu, and Udege. These languages are characterized by their agglutinative structure, meaning they often form words by stringing together various morphemes. The Tungusic peoples, such as the Evenks and Manchus, have rich cultural traditions that are closely tied to their languages, although many are now endangered due to declining numbers of speakers.