The population of Lower Saxony regards itself as Low German, linked by a common ancient Saxon origin and the use of the Low German dialect known as Plattdeutsch. |
Official languages: the official language is German, but along with High German there are also many regional dialects and languages, such as the Plattdeutsch spoken in the north of the country. |
The closest relatives to this language are Flemish, Dutch, and the Plattdeutsch dialects still spoken in Germany's Rhineland. |