Kannada Language
ಕನ್ನಡ
Linguistic Classification Kannada is a Dravidian language, primarily spoken in the Indian state of Karnataka.
Number of Speakers Approximately 56.9 million people speak Kannada, with 43 million native speakers and 12.9 million non-native speakers.
Official Status Kannada is the official and administrative language of Karnataka and one of the 22 scheduled languages of India.
Historical Significance Recognized as a classical language of India in 2008, Kannada boasts a literary history spanning over a thousand years.