Here's a breakdown:
* Indonesia: Javanese is the most spoken regional language in Indonesia, with over 84 million speakers. It's spoken throughout most of the island of Java, and to a lesser extent in some parts of neighboring islands like Bali, Sumatra, and Kalimantan.
* Other areas: You can also find smaller Javanese communities and speakers in other parts of the world, mainly due to migration. These include places like:
* Suriname: A large Javanese diaspora exists in Suriname due to historical migration during Dutch colonization.
* Netherlands: Some Javanese speakers can be found in the Netherlands, again due to historical ties.
* Malaysia and Singapore: There are also smaller Javanese communities in these countries.
While Javanese is largely confined to Indonesia, its diaspora and historical connections mean it can be encountered in other parts of the world as well.