Gilaki
PrintA language of Iran
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Gelaki, Gilani, Guilaki, Guilani
Population
3,270,000 (1993), decreasing. 2,000 Galeshi.
Location
Gilan region, coastal plain, south of Talish. Galeshi is a mountain dialect.
Language Status
4 (Educational).
Dialects
Bandar Anzali, Fumani, Galeshi, Lahijani, Langerudi, Rashti, Rudbari, Rudsari, Some’e Sarai. Similar to Mâzanderâni [mzn].
Language Use
Home, market, work. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Iranian Persian [pes].
Language Development
Magazines. Radio programs. TV. Dictionary. Grammar.
Language Resources
Writing
Arabic script.
Heavy influence from Farsi. Muslim (Shi’a), Christian.