Alternate Names: Gelaki, Gilani, Guilaki, Guilani
Dialects: Bandar Anzali, Fumani, Galeshi, Lahijani, Langerudi, Rashti, Rudbari, Rudsari, Some’e Sarai. Reportedly similar to Mâzanderâni ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 3,270,000 (1993), decreasing. 2,000 Galeshi.
Language Use: Home, market, work. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Iranian Persian [pes].
Language Development: Magazines. Radio programs. TV. Dictionary. Grammar. Bible: 2012.
Writing System: Arabic
Nation of Origin: Iran
Other Comments: Heavy influence from Farsi. Muslim (Shi’a).