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February 12, 2022 Alex

Where are Turkic languages used?

Turkic languages hold official language status in several regions across the world, primarily in Central Asia and parts of Eastern Europe. One prominent example is Turkey, where Turkish, a Turkic language, serves as the official language of the country. In Central Asia, Turkic languages such as Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Turkmen, and Uighur have official language status in their respective countries, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region of China.

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December 9, 2021 Alex

Questioning Borders: How Europe Marks Its Questions

Uncover the hidden stories behind the question mark in European languages. A journey through punctuation that reveals cultural and linguistic diversity.

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March 8, 2021 Alex

Distribution of the Sino-Tibetan Languages Mapped

The Sino-Tibetan language family is one of the largest language families in the world, comprising hundreds of languages and dialects. While estimates vary, it’s generally agreed upon that there are over 400 individual languages within the Sino-Tibetan family. These languages are primarily spoken across East Asia, Southeast Asia, and parts of South Asia, with Chinese being the most widely spoken member of the family.

Map of the world of the linguistic diversity index

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March 2, 2021 Alex

World Map of the Global Linguistic Diversity

Global linguistic diversity is a fascinating aspect of human culture, reflecting the rich tapestry of languages spoken around the world. Across various countries, there exists a remarkable array of languages, each contributing to the cultural heritage and identity of its speakers.

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September 8, 2017 Alex

United States placename etymology

Many states the U.S. have counties named after American presidents . U.S. Counties are also regularly named after notable people, regional Native American societies formerly in the area, cities placed in the county, and land or water features.

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January 17, 2017 Alex

Language Map of Belgium

Belgium is a linguistically diverse country with three official languages: Dutch, French, and German. This trilingual composition reflects the distinct linguistic communities that coexist within its borders. Dutch is the most widely spoken language and is predominant in the northern region of Flanders. French is spoken in the southern region of Wallonia, while a small German-speaking community resides in the eastern part of the country.

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January 7, 2016 Alex

Mapping Iran’s Tongues: A Mosaic of Languages

A fresh look at Iran’s many languages and their broader connections. From Persian to Kurdish and beyond, explore how Iranic languages stretch across much of the Middle East and Central Asia.

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November 7, 2015 Alex

Irish counties by their literal meaning

Ireland is divided into 32 counties, which are further grouped into 4 provinces: Leinster, Munster, Connacht, and Ulster. It’s important to note that while Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom and contains 6 counties (Antrim, Armagh, Derry/Londonderry, Down, Fermanagh, and Tyrone)