What is the language of belize?

Belize is located in Central America and it is bordered to the north by Mexico, to the south and west by Guatemala and to the east by the Caribbean Sea. We are a diverse country with various cultures and languages. read more

Major languages by district. English is the major language in the primary and most populated Belize District. Spanish is the most used language in the frontier districts of Cayo, Orange Walk and Corozal. Creole is the main language in the Stann Creek district, and Mayan languages dominate in the southernmost district of Toledo. read more

English is the official language of the country and is taught in public schools. Spanish is taught in some primary schools and some secondary schools as well. In Belize, bilingualism is common and the literacy rate is around 80 percent. The majority of the people in Belize speak English, Spanish, or Creole. read more

Spanish is the main language in towns that border Guatemala to the west and Mexico to the north, and it's possible to run into several other languages such as Mayan, German, Chinese, Lebanese, and Arabic. Belize has never really developed a national cuisine. Like many of its neighbors, rice and beans are a staple product. read more