Property | Description |
---|---|
Parameter type | String |
Syntax | NLS_LANGUAGE = language |
Default value | Operating system-dependent, derived from the NLS_LANG environment variable |
Modifiable | ALTER SESSION |
Range of values | Any valid language name |
Basic | Yes |
NLS_LANGUAGE
specifies the default language of the database. This language is used for messages, day and month names, symbols for AD, BC, a.m., and p.m., and the default sorting mechanism. This parameter also determines the default values of the parameters NLS_DATE_LANGUAGE
and NLS_SORT
.
See Also:
Oracle Database Globalization Support Guide for a complete list of languages and additional information on this parameter
Your operating system-specific Oracle documentation and the release notes for your country