Here's a more detailed breakdown:
* Guangdong Province: Cantonese is the dominant language in this province, including its capital city Guangzhou, which is also known as Canton, the origin of the language's name.
* Guangxi Province: While Mandarin is the official language, Cantonese is widely spoken in the southern and western parts of this province.
* Hong Kong: Cantonese is the major language spoken in Hong Kong, having been historically influenced by the Cantonese spoken in Guangdong.
* Macau: Cantonese is also spoken in Macau, alongside Portuguese and Mandarin.
* Overseas Chinese communities: Cantonese is widely spoken in overseas Chinese communities, especially in Southeast Asia, North America, and Australia.
It's important to note that while Cantonese is primarily spoken in these regions, other Chinese dialects are also prevalent, including Hakka, Teochew, and Hokkien.