Languages of Belize

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The major languages spoken in Belize include English, Spanish and Kriol, all three spoken by more than 40% of the population. Mayan languages are also spoken in certain areas. English is the official language and the primary language of public education, though spoken natively by a minority of people as a first language. Spanish is taught in primary and secondary schools as well. Multilingualism is very common, with a majority of the population speaking both English and Spanish, and just under half also knowing Kriol. The percentage of literacy in Belize as of 2021 is 82.68% for those aged 15 or older. *German includes Plautdietsch and Standard German **Chinese includes Cantonese and Mandarin

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