OccitanCatalan

OccitanCatalan, also known as Catalan-Occitan, is a dialect continuum that spans the eastern Pyrenees region, where the languages of Catalonia and Occitania meet. It is a transitional dialect that exhibits features of both Catalan and Occitan, reflecting the historical and cultural exchange between these two linguistic areas. The dialect continuum is characterized by a gradual transition in phonology, vocabulary, and grammar from one language to the other, with no clear boundaries between the two.

The OccitanCatalan dialect continuum is primarily spoken in the eastern Pyrenees, including the Catalan-speaking region of the Val d'Aran and the Occitan-speaking areas of the Cerdanya and the Conflent. The dialect is influenced by both Catalan and Occitan, with some speakers identifying more strongly with one language or the other, while others may see themselves as speakers of a distinct dialect.

The dialect continuum has been the subject of linguistic research and debate, with scholars arguing over the extent to which it represents a distinct language or a transitional dialect between Catalan and Occitan. Despite these debates, OccitanCatalan remains an important aspect of the linguistic landscape of the eastern Pyrenees, reflecting the region's unique cultural and historical context.