We selected $23$* diverse target languages, embracing a wide spectrum of linguistic features, writing systems, language families, and geographical regions. Our goal was to not only reach a broad audience but also to highlight the richness of global linguistic diversity. In determining these languages, we consulted the 26th edition of Ethnologue, focusing on the number of speakers to maximize the potential reach of our translations. With LitMT, we aim to provide access to diverse narratives and cultures, offering our readers a gateway to the wide array of linguistic and cultural riches the literary world has to offer.

*We are currently in the process of adding Armenian.

Figure: Map of the target languages featured on the LitMT website spanning from high resource languages (e.g., English or French) to relatively low resource languages (e.g., Hausa or Armenian). Currently, the website features 23 out of 24 languages presented here. We are in the process of adding Armenian to the translations. *This map is a proxy and is continuously updated. Identifying which countries to include is complex, as many of these languages are spoken or understood in multiple countries, often by minority groups. Please note that not all relevant countries may be marked at this time.

Table: List of languages available on the LitMT website with number of native speakers (L1) and the total number of speakers (all). MSA denotes Modern Standard Arabic. Statistics sourced from Ethnologue.

1. Total number of speakers (including non-native speakers)

2. Language families

3. Scripts

4. Morphology