Explore the World of Language Through Maps

Ethnologue contains a unique collection of over 270 detailed country maps—available with a Standard subscription. These maps offer visual insights into where the world’s languages are used, country by country, region by region. From spoken languages to regional sign languages, see the linguistic landscape like never before.

Sample Map: Language distributions in El Salvador and Honduras

What You’ll Discover

• Country Language Maps: Explore language distributions across more than 195 countries, with polygons showing where specific languages are used.
• Regional Detail: Zoom in on linguistically rich areas with multi-plate maps that highlight specific regions within diverse countries.
• Sign Language Mapping: See how sign languages are represented in different regions, offering visibility into non-spoken language communities.
• Linguistic Landscapes: Understand how geography and language intersect, gaining insight into areas of high diversity, community concentration, and regional language presence.

Why It Matters

• Visualize where languages are used and how they relate to geopolitical boundaries.
• Support fieldwork, planning, or advocacy with accurate geographic language data.
• Gain a clearer picture of language diversity and distribution across the globe.

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