Greek Language

The Greek language (ελληνικά, pronounced [eliniˈka]) is an independent branch of the Indo-European family of languages.

Native to Greece, Cyprus, and some other regions of the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea, it has the longest documented history of any living Indo-European language, spanning over 3,000 years of written records.

Modern Greek, which evolved from Ancient Greek, is spoken by approximately 13 million people today. It is known for its rich literary tradition encompassing ancient philosophy, drama, and poetry, which have profoundly influenced Western culture.