Gilaki
A language of Iran
| Population | 3,270,000 (1993), decreasing. 2,000 Galeshi. |
| Region | Gilan region, coastal plain, south of Talish. Galeshi is a mountain dialect. |
| Alternate names | Gelaki, Gilani, Guilaki, Guilani |
| Dialects | Galeshi, Rashti, Rudbari, Some’e Sarai, Lahijani, Langerudi, Rudsari, Bandar Anzali, Fumani. Similar to Mâzanderâni [mzn]. |
| Classification | Indo-European, Indo-Iranian, Iranian, Western, Northwestern, Caspian |
| Language use | Home, market, work. All ages. Positive language attitude. Also use Western Farsi [pes]. |
| Language development | Radio programs. Dictionary. Grammar. |
| Writing system | Arabic script. |
| Comments | Heavy influence from Farsi. Agriculturalists; fishermen. Muslim (Shi’a), Christian. |
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