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A Mosaic of Backgrounds and Languages

Old St. John’s Anglican Church is located near Belize City. Most residents of the coun- try observe Christian religious beliefs, a legacy of the countries’s colonial past.

founders and are still the majority population of Caye Caulker in Belize. Creoles Creoles are a mixture of European, African, and other groups. The Creole language is widely spoken in Belize. It is derived from rapidly spoken English, uses Spanish vowel sounds, and has its own grammar.