its one of the oldest programming languages still in active use. Its name is an acronym for COmmon Business-Oriented Language, defining its primary domain in business, finance, and administrative systems for companies and governments.
The COBOL 2002 standard includes support for object-oriented programming and other modern language features.
Why is COBOL stil slive?
Simple.. its reliable, its universal. Simplicity of Program at its best. Some of you may say,, its old.. but it doesn't mean its extinct.. ever thought why its still in use by large companies?