The official languages of Haiti are Haitian Creole and French. Haitian Creole is the first language of about 95% of Haitians, especially in rural areas. Although most of the vocabulary of Haitian Creole comes from French, its syntax is similar to Caribbean and Indian Ocean Creole languages. French is the second language of about one-tenth of the population and is used in more formal settings. The school system uses French as the primary language of instruction, which has resulted in limited acceptance of written Creole.
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