What language do the people of Belize speak?

Belizean Creole, or Kriol, is another major language spoken in Belize and is the first language for more than 40% of the population. Belizean Creole is an English-based Creole language and shares similarities with other Caribbean English Creoles. It developed as a lingua franca among people of different ethnic backgrounds during the colonial period and has since evolved into a significant aspect of Belize's national identity.