last edited Dec 11, 2019
History, Society, and Culture of Central America
Key Historical Dates
Populations
Economy
Culture and Customs
Arts, Crafts, and Architecture
Customs and Traditions
Languages
Spanish is the official language of all countries except Belize, which is English-speaking but where Spanish is still widely used. Alongside this, there are also many local languages and dialects.
As for English, it is mainly spoken in tourist areas and by the Black populations of the Caribbean coasts, most of whom are descendants of slaves from Jamaica or the island of Saint Vincent. In several countries, particularly in El Salvador, you will also encounter many people who have lived more or less in United States. French, on the other hand, is very rare.