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Gujarati
is an
Indo-Aryan
language spoken primarily in the Indian state of
Gujarat
, but also in neighboring
Pakistan
. It is the
26th most widely spoken language in the world
and official language of Gujarat. With over 55 million speakers, it is one of the major languages of India. Gujarati is mostly written in the
Gujarati script
, which is derived from the
Devanagari script
and is used to write several other
Indian languages
as well.
Gujarati has a rich cultural heritage and is used in literature, poetry, songs, and everyday communication. The language has a long history, with some of its earliest literature dating back to the
12th century
. It has also been influenced by several other languages, including
Sanskrit
,
Arabic
, and
Persian
, which has resulted in a unique and diverse vocabulary. Gujarati is an important language for the business community in India and is widely used in trade and commerce. It is also used in education and the media, making it a key component of the cultural identity of the people of
Gujarat
.