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Central Atlas Tamazight

Central Atlas Tamazight is a language spoken in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. It is a Berber language, and is related to other Berber languages spoken in North Africa. Tamazight is the native language of the Amazigh people, and is one of Morocco's official languages. Tamazight is a tonal language, with three tones: high, low, and middle. Tamazight has a rich oral tradition, and many of its stories and poems have been passed down through the generations. The Atlas Mountains are home to a diverse range of people, and Tamazight is just one of the many languages spoken in this region. However, Tamazight is the only Berber language that is written in the Latin alphabet. This is due to the fact that, until recently, the Amazigh people did not have a written language of their own. In recent years, there has been a revival of interest in the Tamazight language, and efforts are being made to promote and preserve it. There are now Tamazight-language television and radio stations, and schools are teaching Tamazight to children. The future of Tamazight looks promising, and with continued effort, it is sure to thrive in the years to come.

Language group

Berber languages

Language locales, regions and scripts

Central Atlas Tamazight
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Central Atlas Tamazight, Morocco, Latin
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Central Atlas Tamazight, Morocco
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Central Atlas Tamazight, Latin
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Central Atlas Tamazight, Morocco, Tifinagh (Berber)
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Central Atlas Tamazight, Tifinagh (Berber)
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