South Slavic

South Slavic refers to a subgroup of Slavic languages spoken in the Balkan region, including countries like Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, and Montenegro. These languages share common roots and features but have diversified over time due to historical and cultural influences. South Slavic languages are written in different scripts—Latin and Cyrillic—and have distinct dialects. They are part of the larger Slavic language family, which also includes West and East Slavic languages. Overall, South Slavic languages connect diverse nations in the Balkans through shared linguistic history and cultural ties.