Gujarati is an Indo-Aryan language spoken primarily in the western Indian state of Gujarat. It is also spoken by a significant number of people in the Indian states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Gujarati is written in the Gujarati script, which is unique to the language and has a rich literary tradition, with a history dating back to the 12th century.

It has a complex grammatical structure and a vocabulary that has been influenced by various other languages such as Persian, Arabic, and English. Gujarati is also widely spoken in the Gujarati diaspora around the world, particularly in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, South Africa, and East Africa. It is also spoken by a large number of people in Pakistan. Gujarati is also used as a medium of instruction in schools and universities and also used in media, literature and poetry.