Linguistic map
Level 2 Category
Definition
A map that shows the geographic distribution of languages, dialects, or linguistic features across a region, using colors, patterns, or symbols to represent where different languages are spoken.
Example Image
Linguistic Map of Golestan Province. JPG file, available at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Linguistic_Map_of_Golestan_Province.jpg. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Writing Alternative Text
Describe the languages or dialects represented, how they’re distributed across the region, and any notable boundaries, overlaps, or patterns.
Example Alt Text
"Linguistic map of Golestan Province shows Turkmeni across the north and west, including Maraveh Tappeh, Aqqala, and Gomishan. Gonbad-e Kavus and Bandar-e Torkman combine Turkmeni and Persian, while Kalaleh also includes Turkish. Eastern districts combine Mazandarani, Persian, and Turkish. Gorgan uses Mazandarani and Persian, and southern districts mainly Mazandarani."