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Milan, Italy: Language
The language spoken most in Milan is Italian. Italian is based on 14th century Tuscan language and originally used only for literary purposes. Italian is considered a "romance language." There are also many regional languages spoken throughout Milan that are often incorrectly called "dialects." Milanese regional language is spoken by the 2,000,000 residents of Western Lombard and surrounding areas. Milanese is considered the most prestigious of the 12-15 non-recognized regional languages by speakers of Italian. Lombardy is another regional language used in Milan. Within the city of Milan, 30 percent of residents speak Milanese. The number of speakers who understand the regional language of Milanese, is endangered and is declining each year.

Milan is administrative center of the Lombardy region. Milan is the 2nd largest city in Italy, with 1,300,000 residents or close to 4 million residents if you include the "Greater Milan." It's the main economic and industrial hub of the area; furthermore, Italy is the 3rd largest economy in the Euro-zone. Immigrant workers and people who migrate to Milan have added more non-recognized regional languages, especially in the last several years. Most of these languages are not limited to Italian influence, but to French influences as well as many others. Milanese is not protected or recognized by law, which accounts for the dwindling number of speakers.