Draft:Languages of Mongolia
Throughout the country, several languages are spoken in Mongolia. These include Mongolian, the official and predominant language, in addition to secondary languages such as Kazakh, Tuvan, Russian, and Chinese.
Mongolian
[edit]Modern Mongolian uses the Cyrillic alphabet, unlike the old one, which uses the traditional Mongolian alphabet. It is the official and predominant language, with a little over 95% of the population being native speakers.[1] Several centuries ago, the Mongolian language was different and used a different alphabet; although it is currently obsolete, it is scheduled to regain its status by 2025.[2] The language has various accents and dialects, with Jalja and Khalkha being the most prominent.
Kazakh
[edit]Kazakh is spoken in regions close to the nation of the same name, such as Bayan-Ölgiy, specifically by small ethnic groups and migrants.
Tuvan
[edit]Tuvan is spoken in areas close to Tuva in Russia, being closely related languages with similar roots.
Russian
[edit]Russian is the main secondary language of the nation, though it is slowly being replaced by English. This language spread across Mongolia due to extensive contacts and the strong Soviet influence that reached the country, giving it the Cyrillic alphabet.[3]
Chinese
[edit]In small communities, groups of Chinese people (predominantly Mandarin speakers) live in this country, especially in areas close to Inner Mongolia, consequently speaking this language.
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