Javanese
RegionIndonesia (Java)
FamilyAustronesian
Speakers82 million native
ScriptJavanese (Kawi)
TypeAbugida
About Javanese
The largest language without official status in any country. Spoken on Java, the worlds most populous island. Has speech levels reflecting social hierarchy. Uses the Javanese script traditionally though Latin is now common.
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