Gujarati

Indo-European (Indo-Aryan)62 million totalGujarati

RegionWest India

FamilyIndo-European (Indo-Aryan)

Speakers62 million total

ScriptGujarati

TypeAbugida

About Gujarati

The language of Gandhi and the Indian state of Gujarat. Has a large diaspora, especially in East Africa, UK, and USA. Written without the top line that Devanagari has. Known for its mercantile and trading culture.

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