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Maya, Mopán

A language of Belize
Population
8,375 in Belize (2000 WCD). Population total all countries: 10,975.
Region Toledo, Stann Creek, and Cayo districts. Also spoken in Guatemala.
Alternate Names Maya Mopán, Mopane
Classification Mayan, Yucatecan, Mopan-Itza
Language use All ages.
Language development NT: 1979.
Comments VOS.
Also spoken in:

Guatemala
Language name Maya, Mopán

Population

2,600 in Guatemala (1990 SIL).
Region Petén Department.
Alternate names Maya Mopán, Mopane
Language development Literacy rate in first language: below 1%. Literacy rate in second language: 5% to 15%.
 
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