Swedish Sign Language

Facts

  • Language: Swedish Sign Language
  • Alternate names:
  • Language code: swl
  • Language family: Deaf sign language (SIL classification)
  • Number of speakers:
  • Vulnerability: Threatened
  • Script:

More information:

    The Language Law of 2009 officially recognizes Swedish Sign Language in a way similar to the earlier recognition of the five national minority languages, with an obligation to protect and promote it.

    Swedish Sign Language is spoken in Sweden, Europe.