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'''Kannada''' (ಕನ್ನಡ '' {{IAST|kannaḍa}}'') is one of the major [[Dravidian languages]] of [[South India|southern India]] and one of the [[oldest language]]s in [[India]]. It is the 29th most spoken language in the world, with speakers of its various dialects numbering roughly 64 million, of which 55 million use it as their first language. It is the state language of [[Karnataka]], one of the four southern [[States and territories of India|states]] in [[India]]. It is also one of the [[Indian Languages|official languages]] of the [[Republic of India]]. It is written using the [[Kannada script]].Kannada script is considered as most beautiful script among Indian languages by many. At present, a classical language tag for Kannada language is being sought by various government and non-government organisations on the lines of Sanskrit and Tamil, based on its antiquity. A decision from the government of India is awaited.
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