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Bosnian

Bosnian is a South Slavic language spoken primarily in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is part of the South Slavic language family, closely related to Croatian and Serbian, with which it shares many similarities but also has distinct vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural influences. Bosnian uses both Latin and Cyrillic alphabets but predominantly employs Latin script. It is the official language of Bosnia and Herzegovina and serves as an important cultural identifier for Bosniaks, one of the country's main ethnic groups. Overall, Bosnian reflects the region’s diverse history and multicultural heritage.