BosnianCroatian

Bosnian-Croatian, also known as Bosnian, is a South Slavic language spoken primarily in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as in parts of Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro. It is one of the standard varieties of the Serbo-Croatian language, which is a collective term for the Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin, and Serbian languages. Bosnian-Croatian is written in the Latin script and is mutually intelligible with Croatian. It is the official language of Bosnia and Herzegovina and is also recognized as a minority language in Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro.

The language has a rich literary tradition, with notable works by authors such as Ivo Andrić, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1961. Bosnian-Croatian is also used in various forms of media, including literature, film, and music. The language has been influenced by various historical and cultural factors, including Ottoman Turkish, Italian, and German.

Despite its mutual intelligibility with Croatian, Bosnian-Croatian has its own distinct features, including vocabulary and pronunciation. The language is spoken by approximately 2.5 million people worldwide. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is the primary language of the Bosniak community, which makes up a significant portion of the population. The language is also spoken by a smaller number of people in other countries, including Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro.

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in preserving and promoting Bosnian-Croatian as a distinct language. This has led to the development of new literary works, as well as efforts to promote the language in education and media. Despite these efforts, Bosnian-Croatian remains a minority language in many of the countries where it is spoken.