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Which languages are spoken by Belize's Maya communities?
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The Maya communities in Belize speak three primary languages belonging to the Mayan languages family:
- Yucatec: Spoken primarily by the Yucatec Maya in the northern part of the country.12
- Mopán: Spoken by the Mopán Maya, who reside in the south.12
- Kekchí: Spoken by the Kekchí Maya, who also live in the southern regions of Belize.12