Editing Italian language (section)

== Geographic distribution ==

Italian is used throughout [[Italy]] in public administration, schools, courts, broadcasting, and national publishing. Regional languages and local varieties remain in use beside standard Italian. Pronunciation and vocabulary differ between regions.

In [[Switzerland]], Italian is one of the official federal languages. It is the main language of the canton of [[Ticino]] and is also used in parts of [[Graubünden]]. Swiss Italian follows the general standard language while retaining some regional vocabulary.

Italian is the official language of [[San Marino]]. In coastal parts of [[Slovenia]], it is used in municipal administration and education where the Italian national community is recognised. Italian-speaking communities also exist outside Europe as a result of migration from Italy.