English is the official language.

Despite its proximity to Mexico and Guatemala, tourists may be shocked to hear that English is the country's official language. This is due to its past under British domination – it was previously known as British Honduras – until it obtained independence in 1981. Although Spanish and Belizean Creole (Kriol) are still commonly spoken, travelers who just speak English will find it relatively simple to interact and get around the nation. It is a good thing that you should know before traveling.

Approximately half of all Belizeans self-identify as Hispanic, Latino, or Mestizo (Spanish for "mixed"). Several immigrants from surrounding Spanish-speaking nations, especially Mexico and Guatemala, have become vital components of Belizean society during the country's lengthy history. It is believed that over 30% of Belizeans know Spanish, and Spanish is taught in many primary schools throughout the nation in places where English is not spoken at home.