The primary language of Finland is Finnish. It is part of the Finno-Ugric language family, which also includes Estonian and Hungarian but is distinct from the Indo-European languages spoken in most of Europe. Finnish is known for its unique grammatical structure, extensive use of cases, and rich vowel harmony. The language has a relatively small number of speakers, primarily in Finland, where it is one of the official languages alongside Swedish. Finnish culture, literature, and education are deeply intertwined with the language, emphasizing its importance to the national identity and heritage of Finland.